WILD OATS GREEK ORZO AND SPINACH SALAD

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I had this at the Wild Oats deli...it is to die for...they have the recipe on their website...so here it is.

Provided by DogAndCatDoc

Categories     Spinach

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups orzo pasta, uncooked
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons mint, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons oregano
red pepper flakes, to taste
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, Wild Oats Organic
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 (10 ounce) package Baby Spinach, organic, rough chopped
6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1 cup kalamata olive, pitted
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1 English cucumber, sliced

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
  • Add orzo and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente and drain.
  • Whisk together the mint, garlic, oregano, red pepper, salt, oil and vinegar, set aside.
  • Place orzo in a large bowl.
  • Stir in spinach, feta, onion, olives, tomatoes and cucumbers.
  • Toss with vinaigrette.
  • Serve immediately or chill for 60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.4, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 20.1, Sodium 504.3, Carbohydrate 37.8, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 2.7, Protein 10.4

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