Mediterranean Orzo Salad with Spinach and Feta
This refreshing pasta salad combines orzo with a vibrant mix of Mediterranean flavors to create a delicious and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
| 2 | cups uncooked |
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| 1 | for seasoning the pasta water |
| to cook the orzo pasta | |
| 2 | tablespoons chopped |
| 1⁄2 | cup chopped |
| 2 | crumbled |
| 10 | pitted and chopped |
| 1 | dash optional, if available |
| 1⁄2 | finely sliced into slivers |
| 2 | loosely chopped |
| 1⁄4 | cup |
| 1 | tablespoon |
| 3 | tablespoons such as Ken's |
| 1 | chopped |
| to taste |
Instructions
| 1. | Begin by adding a chicken bouillon cube to a pot of water and bring it to a boil. |
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| 2. | Cook the orzo in the seasoned water for about 7 minutes until al dente. |
| 3. | Once cooked, strain the orzo and rinse it with cold water to halt the cooking process and cool the pasta. Set it aside for later. |
| 4. | In a medium to large mixing bowl, combine the remaining ingredients and mix well to incorporate all the flavors. |
| 5. | Add the cooled orzo to the mixture and stir until everything is evenly distributed. |
| 6. | Refrigerate the salad for at least an hour to allow the flavors to blend together. |
| 7. | Serve and savor the harmonious combination of Mediterranean tastes. |
| 8. | Enjoy your culinary creation! |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 448.2 kcal |
| Protein | 15.3 g |
| Fat | 12.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 70.1 g |
| Fiber | 4.1 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
Published on Jul 20, 2024 by Luminița