ORZO AND SPINACH SALAD

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The dressing is what makes this orzo salad recipe special. If you taste it on its own, it seems strong and tangy. But once it's combined with the orzo and other ingredients, magic happens. From the spicy taste of cumin to the minty taste of thyme, you can taste each spice. This salad is cool and full of Mediterranean flavors....

Provided by Grace Pulley

Categories     Pasta Salads

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 18

3/4 lb orzo pasta, uncooked
1 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
1/2 c olive oil, extra virgin
3 Tbsp white wine vinegar
3 Tbsp lemon juice, fresh
1 tsp coarse ground black pepper
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 small garlic clove, minced
1 pinch dried thyme
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp ground cumin
3 oz fresh spinach leaves, washed and torn into bite-size pieces
1 red bell peppper, chopped
1/2 c Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
1/2 c scallions, minced
2 tsp capers, rinsed and drained
3 Tbsp Feta cheese, crumbled
3 Tbsp pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • 1. Cook orzo 8 to 10 minutes or al dente. Rinse briefly in cold water, drain and add to a large bowl.
  • 2. Toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  • 3. Prepare the dressing by combining the remaining oil through cumin, whisking until smooth.
  • 4. Toss with orzo.
  • 5. Add spinach, pepper, olives, scallions, and capers. At this point, salad can be refrigerated for several hours.
  • 6. At serving time, add crumbled Feta cheese and pine nuts.

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