MEDITERRANEAN ORZO SALAD
Crunchy fresh vegetables and leafy spinach pair with orzo pasta and briny olives and feta cheese for an easy pasta salad perfect for meal prep or parties.
Provided by Heidi
Categories Salad
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring a pot of water to a boil, season with salt, and cook the orzo for 10 minutes. Drain, rinse, and set aside to cool.
- Transfer the cooled orzo to a large mixing bowl. Add the spinach, chopped vegetables, and olives, then crumble half of the feta cheese over the pasta.
- In a small bowl, whisk the canola oil, olive oil, lemon juice, oregano and salt and pepper until mixed. Pour the vinaigrette over the pasta mixture and gently fold until the pasta and veggies are coated. Taste for seasoning and top with the remaining feta cheese.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight before serving. The pasta is best within 2-3 days, but will last in the refrigerator up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 0.75 cup, Calories 356 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 756 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g
ORZO SALAD
Steps:
- To make the dressing, in a small mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon zest and juice, garlic, 1/2 cup olive oil, 2 teaspoons of salt and 1 teaspoon of pepper. Set the dressing aside.
- To make the salad, combine the bell pepper, cucumber, onion, chickpeas, olives, walnuts, mint and parsley in a large mixing bowl.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Stir in 3 tablespoons of salt and a small splash of olive oil. Add the orzo and cook for 7 to 9 minutes, or according to the directions on the package. Drain the orzo in a colander, then add it to the vegetable mixture while the orzo is still hot. Immediately pour the dressing onto the orzo and vegetables, and stir to combine. The hot orzo will readily absorb the dressing. Add a splash more olive oil if the salad seems too dry. Allow the salad to cool to room temperature, and add the feta, if desired. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
- Give the salad a stir, then taste and adjust the seasoning before serving, if need be.
LOW FAT ORZO SALAD
This spring/summer salad is low fat, but it tastes like heaven! If you're watching fat grams and calories, you'll love this medley of fresh vegetables and light pasta.
Provided by Kitcharen
Categories Spring
Time 25m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients until coated with dressing.
- Chill one hour and stir before serving.
- (Note: measure orzo after cooked -- this recipe needs 4 cups of COOKED orzo).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.6, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 0.8, Sodium 733.7, Carbohydrate 60, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 5.6, Protein 11.6
RAINBOW ORZO SALAD
This small, rice-like pasta is ideal for bulking out nutritious salads. This version is made with roasted vegetables, cheese and basil
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Put the peppers and onion in a roasting tin and drizzle with half the oil. Roast for 20 mins, adding the tomatoes for the final 5 mins. Leave to cool.
- Cook the orzo following pack instructions, then run under cold water to cool before draining thoroughly. Toss with the vegetables, the remaining oil, the feta and basil. Will keep in the fridge for a few days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 422 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 52 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 30 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 13 grams protein, Sodium 1 milligram of sodium
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