SPINACH AND ORZO SALAD

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Provided by Liza Schoenfein

Categories     Salad     Pasta     Side     Sauté     Low Fat     Quick & Easy     Backyard BBQ     Feta     Spinach     Spring     Summer     Self     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 ounces baby spinach leaves
1 pound cooked orzo
1 cup pitted Kalamata olives, roughly chopped
4 ounces chopped feta or haloumi cheese
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • In a small pan, warm oil over medium-low heat. Sauté garlic until lightly golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer garlic and whatever oil remains in the pan to a bowl. Add 3 tablespoons juice, 2 teaspoons zest, salt and pepper; whisk to combine. Add spinach and toss lightly. Add orzo, olives, cheese, onion and mint. Toss to combine; serve.

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