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INSALATA FLORENTINE ROMANO'S MACARONI GRILL COPYCAT



Insalata Florentine Romano's Macaroni Grill Copycat image

This is the most delicious salad; I just had to figure out how to make it! Light and refreshing, and you could add sliced chicken or flaked salmon for some protein.

Provided by hotdishmama

Categories     European

Time 20m

Yield 2 entree servings, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 cups spinach, julienned
1 cup radicchio or 1 cup arugula, julienned
1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
1/2 cup orzo pasta
3 tablespoons pine nuts
3 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons capers
1/3 cup green olives, chopped
6 kalamata olives, sliced
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, shaved (to garnish)
1 lemon, juice and zest of
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon honey
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh basil leaf, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
salt, pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. While pasta is cooking, combine all salad ingredients in a bowl and toss.
  • Drain pasta thoroughly and cool. Add to salad ingredients and toss.
  • Whisk lemon juice and zest, mustard, honey, garlic, chives, basil, oil, and salt and pepper.
  • Toss dressing with salad, top with shaved parmesan, and serve.

ORZO AND SPINACH SORT OF ROMANO'S MACARONI GRILL STYLE



Orzo and Spinach Sort of Romano's Macaroni Grill Style image

Make and share this Orzo and Spinach Sort of Romano's Macaroni Grill Style recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lockedhalo

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 23m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 ounces julienne-shredded fresh spinach
1/2 small julienne-cut radicchio
1/4 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted
1/3 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil, julienne cut
2 tablespoons capers
3 tablespoons sliced nicoise olives
4 ounces orzo pasta, cooked al dente and drained (1/2 box of Barilla)
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/4 cup small lemon, juice and zest of, if not using Meyer lemons you might need less juice
1/4 cup olive oil, not extra virgin
1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
fresh cracked pepper

Steps:

  • Directions:.
  • Heat the olive oil.
  • Add the garlic and give it a few tosses.don't let the garlic brown.
  • Add the zest and lemon juice.
  • Toss in the spinach and radicchio and cook until just wilted.
  • Remove from heat and add the orzo and the rest of the ingredients except the cheese.
  • Toss and fluff.
  • Now is the time to taste for salt (remember the cheese will add salt as well).
  • Sprinkle with cheese to coat.
  • Garnish with a sweep of parsley.
  • Serve with crusty bread and extra bowls of parmesan.
  • You can add shrimp or julienned chicken breast.
  • White wine can be subbed for lemon juice.
  • This is also great chilled and served as a salad or on a round of Hye Roller spread with herbed cream cheese and rolled then sliced into spirals. Also good in a hollowed out crusty roll layered with a vinaigrette,Fontina or favorite cheese,sliced tomato,ham,turkey,salami,capicola,mortadella etc. for a quasi-Muffaletta.
  • You can also toss the leftovers in with some chicken stock,stewed tomatoes,white wine,basil,cabbage,carrots,and more spinach. Garnish with parmesan croustades for a sort of spin on Ribollita.
  • 15 mn. prep includes cooking and draining the orzo.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.5, Fat 23.5, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 7.3, Sodium 306.3, Carbohydrate 26.9, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 1.3, Protein 9.7

MACARONI GRILL ORZO AND SPINACH RECIPE - (3.2/5)



Macaroni Grill Orzo and Spinach Recipe - (3.2/5) image

Provided by á-2908

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 ounces fresh spinach, julienne-shredded
1/2 small radicchio, julienne-cut
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/3 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil, julienne cut
2 tablespoons capers
3 tablespoons sliced kalamata olives
4 ounces orzo pasta, uncooked
1 tablespoon minced garlic
Juice and zest of one small lemon
1/4 cup olive oil
1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook orzo according to directions on box, about 9 minutes or until al dente. Heat the olive oil on medium heat. Add garlic and stir, making sure to not let the garlic brown. Add the zest and lemon juice. Toss in the spinach and radicchio and cook until just wilted. Remove from heat and add orzo. Mix. Sprinkle with cheese once it is on the plate.

CHICKEN FLORENTINE SALAD WITH ORZO PASTA



Chicken Florentine Salad with Orzo Pasta image

This hearty salad is a delicious meal that will fill any tummy! Serve as a main course and everyone will be pleased! Has pleased my friends and family time and time again!

Provided by EMILIEWASMYEVE

Categories     Salad     Pasta Salad     Spinach Pasta Salad

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups orzo pasta
2 (10 ounce) packages baby spinach
3 cups chopped grilled chicken
2 roma tomatoes, diced
½ cup pine nuts
¼ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
2 tablespoons capers, or to taste
1 cup balsamic vinegar
⅓ cup olive oil
¼ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons dried parsley
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 cloves garlic, pressed
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 10 to 11 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  • Mix orzo, spinach, chicken, tomatoes, pine nuts, sun-dried tomatoes, and capers in a large bowl.
  • Whisk balsamic vinegar, olive oil, sugar, parsley, basil, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper together in a bowl; drizzle over salad. Toss to coat. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.3 calories, Carbohydrate 54.4 g, Cholesterol 41.6 mg, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 529.9 mg, Sugar 14.4 g

ORZO VEGETABLE SALAD



Orzo Vegetable Salad image

Heading to a potluck and need something to share? Tangy lemon dressing over cool orzo and vegetables is everything you want in a light side dish. -Terri Crandall, Gardnerville, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup uncooked orzo pasta
3 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 cup marinated quartered artichoke hearts, chopped
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh spinach
2 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 tablespoon capers, drained
DRESSING:
1/3 cup olive oil
4 teaspoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook orzo according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, artichokes, spinach, onions, cheese and capers. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients., Drain orzo and rinse in cold water. Add to vegetable mixture., Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 19g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 460mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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