SPINACH, TOMATO & ORZO SALAD

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Make and share this Spinach, Tomato & Orzo Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SaneeBrat

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 27m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb spinach, washed,drained,stems removed
1 pint grape tomatoes, cut in half
2 lemons, zested
1 1/2 cups orzo pasta, cooked to al dente
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
24 basil leaves, thinly sliced

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.

Nwankwo Ebuka
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wad dancers
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This salad was a bit bland. I think it needed more seasoning. I added some salt, pepper, and garlic powder, and it was much better. I would also recommend using a different type of vinegar in the dressing. I used white vinegar, but I think red wine v


Happy Bangladesh
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This was a good salad. The dressing was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the orzo was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were fresh and crisp. I would make this again, but I would use a different dressing.


Lucy Eyombo
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Yum! This salad is so good! The dressing is light and tangy, and the orzo is cooked perfectly. I love the combination of spinach, tomatoes, and onions. This is a great salad for a summer potluck or picnic.


William Houghton
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This salad was easy to make and very tasty. I used a mix of cherry tomatoes and grape tomatoes, and I added a bit of crumbled feta cheese to the top. It was a great lunch or light dinner option.


Bilawal Masood
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I made this salad for lunch today and it was so refreshing and delicious. The combination of spinach, tomatoes, and orzo was perfect, and the dressing was light and flavorful. I will definitely be making this salad again!


Sadam Weruh
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This was a great recipe! I followed it exactly and the salad turned out perfect. The dressing was delicious and the orzo was cooked just right. I will definitely be making this again.


Helal Kha
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This spinach tomato orzo salad was a hit! I made it for a potluck and it was gone in minutes. Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The dressing was light and tangy, and the orzo was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making thi