ITALIAN WEDDING SALAD

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This recipe, from BH&G, is a take on the more familian Italian Wedding Soup. There's the pasta, the meatballs, the spinach -- all the delicious flavors. Try something new -- a meatball salad!

Provided by Lorraine of AZ

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 ounces orzo pasta
chicken broth or water
32 frozen meatballs, thawed
1/2 cup Italian dressing
1 (6 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained & chopped
1 (6 ounce) package baby spinach leaves
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
salt and pepper
grated parmesan cheese (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Cook the orzo in the chicken broth or water as directed on package. Drain well.
  • In a Dutch oven, combine the thawed meatballs and Italian dressing. Cook over medium heat to heat balls through.
  • Stir in the drained orzo, chopped artichoke hearts, spinach leaves and toasted walnuts. Heat and stir until spiinach is wilted.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.4, Fat 9.3, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 375, Carbohydrate 28.2, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 2.7, Protein 6.3

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