Best Orzo Spinach Salad Recipes

SPINACH-ORZO SALAD WITH CHICKPEAS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Stir in orzo; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until al dente, 8-10 minutes., In a large bowl, toss spinach and warm orzo, allowing spinach to wilt slightly. Add tomatoes, chickpeas, parsley and green onions., Whisk together dressing ingredients. Toss with salad.

SPINACH ORZO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain ozo; rinse with cold water and drain well., In a large bowl, combine spinach, onion, cheese and orzo. Mix vinaigrette, basil and pepper; toss gently with spinach mixture. Refrigerate until serving. Stir in pine nuts just before serving.

SPINACH AND ORZO SALAD

Steps:

• In a small pan, warm oil over medium-low heat. Sauté garlic until lightly golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer garlic and whatever oil remains in the pan to a bowl. Add 3 tablespoons juice, 2 teaspoons zest, salt and pepper; whisk to combine. Add spinach and toss lightly. Add orzo, olives, cheese, onion and mint. Toss to combine; serve.

ORZO SALAD WITH SPINACH AND FETA

Steps:

• Whisk the vinegar, garlic, and pepper together. Slowly add olive oil until it begins to thicken and set aside.
• In a mixing bowl toss pasta, olives, onions, celery, spinach, nuts, and feta cheese until fully combined.
• Pour vinaigrette over the salad and toss until all the ingredients are covered. Chill at least 1 hour before serving.
• Tip: toast pine nuts on a baking sheet in a 350 degree oven or in a non stick sauté pan over medium heat until golden brown. Be careful not to burn.

MEDITERRANEAN ORZO SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add orzo pasta, cook for 5 minutes, or until al dente. Drain.
• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place the lamb and garlic in the skillet. Season lamb with coriander, salt, and pepper. Cook until evenly browned. Remove from heat, and drain.
• In a large bowl, mix the spinach, tomatoes, lemon juice and zest, mint, parsley, green onions, and remaining olive oil. Toss with the orzo, lamb, and feta cheese to serve.

SPINACH-ORZO SALAD WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the orzo and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water and shake dry.
• Meanwhile, toss the spinach, radishes, cucumber, onion, olives, mint, parsley and 1/3 cup each lemon juice and olive oil in a large bowl. Add the orzo and season with salt and pepper.
• Toss the shrimp with the remaining 2 tablespoons each lemon juice and olive oil in a bowl. Arrange on a foil-lined broiler pan and broil until slightly pink, 1 to 2 minutes. Turn and broil until just cooked through, 2 to 3 more minutes.
• Divide the salad among plates. Top with the shrimp, sprinkle with the feta and season with pepper.

LEMON ORZO SALAD WITH ASPARAGUS, SPINACH, AND FETA

Steps:

• 1. In a medium sauce pan, bring 4 cups of water to boil. Add the salt. Stir in orzo. Cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain orzo and set aside. 2. In a small sauce pan, saute garlic in olive oil. Add in asparagus pieces. Saute for 3-4 minutes. Stir in spinach. Cook until asparagus is tender and the spinach shrinks down. 3. Put the orzo in a medium bowl and add in the vegetables. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the orzo and vegetables. Stir. Season with salt and pepper. Taste-add more lemon juice if you wish. The lemon I used was huge, so I only needed to use one lemon. If you need more juice, go ahead. 4. Sprinkle feta cheese over the top of the salad. Serve warm.

ORZO AND SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Cook orzo 8 to 10 minutes or al dente. Rinse briefly in cold water, drain and add to a large bowl.
• 2. Toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
• 3. Prepare the dressing by combining the remaining oil through cumin, whisking until smooth.
• 4. Toss with orzo.
• 5. Add spinach, pepper, olives, scallions, and capers. At this point, salad can be refrigerated for several hours.
• 6. At serving time, add crumbled Feta cheese and pine nuts.

LEMON ORZO SALAD WITH ASPARAGUS, SPINACH, AND TOFU FETA RECIPE - (4/5)

Steps:

• 1. In a medium sauce pan, bring 4 cups of water to boil. Add the salt. Stir in orzo. Cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain orzo and set aside. 2. In a small sauce pan, saute garlic in olive oil. Add in asparagus pieces. Saute for 3-4 minutes. Stir in spinach. Cook until asparagus is tender and the spinach shrinks down. 3. Put the orzo in a medium bowl and add in the vegetables. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the orzo and vegetables. Stir. Season with salt and pepper. Taste-add more lemon juice if you wish. The lemon I used was huge, so I only needed to use one lemon. If you need more juice, go ahead. 4. Sprinkle tofu feta cheese over the top of the salad. Serve warm. (I also liked the salad cold.)

LEMON ORZO SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Bring six cups of water and chicken stock to a boil.
• Cook Orzo for 7 minutes (al dente).
• Drain pasta and stir in the colander to release moisture and heat for approximately 2-3 minutes.
• In a large bowl mix/incorporate fresh herbs (rosemary, basil, parsley), oil, soy, salt, granulated lemon, and salt.
• Add the cooked orzo (should still be quite warm) and stir until orzo is coated evenly.
• While the orzo is still warm add spinach and pine nuts.
• salt to taste.
• Add tomatoes if you like.

WILD OATS GREEK ORZO AND SPINACH SALAD

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.

LEMON ORZO SALAD WITH ASPAGUS, SPINACH AND FETA

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the salt. Stir in the orzo. Cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Set aside to drain. In a small saucepan sauté the garlic in olive oil. Add in aspagus pieces. Sauté 3-4 min. Stir in spinach. Cook until asparagus is tender and spinach shrinks down Put orzo in a medium bowl and add in vegetables. Squeeze in fresh lemon juice over the orzo and vegetables. Stir. Season with salt and pepper. Taste add more lemon juice if desired Sprinkle feta over top of salad. Serve warm. Also good cold.

ORZO AND SPINACH SALAD

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; drain and rinse with cold water.
• Transfer to a large bowl and stir in spinach, feta, onion, pine nuts,olives, basil and pepper. Toss with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Refrigerate and serve cold.

SPINACH AND FETA RICE OR ORZO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook rice or orzo and cool in fridge until room temp or cold. Transfer to large bowl. Clean spinach - can stack a bunch of leaves, roll them up and thinly slice whole bunch. Add sliced spinach to orzo, along with onion, feta and lemon zest. Toss everything well. Squeeze lemon juice over salad and drizzle with rice vinegar, oil and salt & pepper to taste. Toss to coat well. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to eat.

SPINACH AND FETA ORZO SALAD

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; drain and rinse with cold water. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in spinach, feta, onion, pine nuts, basil and white pepper. Toss with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Refrigerate and serve cold.

SPINACH AND ORZO SALAD

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; drain and rinse with cold water. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in spinach, feta, onion, pine nuts, basil and white pepper. Toss with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Refrigerate and serve cold.

LEMON ORZO SALAD WITH ASPARAGUS, SPINACH AND FETA | VANILLA AND BEAN

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SPINACH, TOMATO & ORZO SALAD

Steps:

• Bunch up spinach leaves and shred to make confetti and put into medium sized bowl, add halved grape tomatoes, and lemon zest.
• (Save the lemons in the fridge for later use!) Add cooked& drained orzo, drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over mixture and toss to combine.
• (The heat from the pasta will wilt spinach and release flavors.) Add basil, salt and pepper and toss one more time.

CREAMY ORZO WITH SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Cook orzo as directed on package; drain. Place in large bowl.
• Add spinach; mix lightly.
• Stir in remaining ingredients.

SPINACH AND ORZO SALAD

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; drain and rinse with cold water. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in spinach, feta, onion, pine nuts, basil and white pepper. Toss with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Refrigerate and serve cold.