Spinach Orzo Salad

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Donna Bardocz, Howell, Michigan

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jun. 24, 2023

This incredibly tasty salad couldn’t be any easier to put together, and since it feeds a bunch, you won’t have to double the recipe for potlucks or picnics. Chill it for about an hour to bring out all the fresh flavors. Donna Bardocz — Howell, Michigan

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Spinach Orzo Salad

Contest Winner
Yield:10 servings
Prep:20 min
Cook:10 min

Ingredients

  • 1 package (16 ounces) orzo pasta
  • 6 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 8 cups), finely chopped
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 3/4 cup reduced-fat balsamic vinaigrette
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
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Directions

  1. Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain ozo; rinse with cold water and drain well.
  2. 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.
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