How To Make Spinach and Orzo Salad
Salads are great for integrating your daily dose of healthy greens into your meals. Check out these salad recipes to throw together a salad that’s not only healthy, but also delicious as well!
Serves:
Ingredients
- 8 oz orzo pasta
- 8 cups baby spinach leaves
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let it cool.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked orzo pasta, baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, red onion, basil leaves, and feta cheese.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
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Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
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Serve the spinach and orzo salad chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Calories : 257kcal
- Total Fat : 10g
- Saturated Fat : 2g
- Cholesterol : 6mg
- Sodium : 258mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 36g
- Dietary Fiber : 4g
- Sugar : 4g
- Protein : 7g
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