ZESTY ORZO SALAD

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This recipe is bursting with flavor! You could even add prosciutto, salami or pepperoni if you wanted some meat! Enjoy!

Provided by KPD123

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 lb orzo pasta, cooked and drained
4 ounces fresh spinach, torn
4 ounces feta, crumbled
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1 -2 serrano peppers (optional) or 1 -2 jalapeno pepper (optional)
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons capers
1/2 cup kalamata olive, sliced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 lemon, zest of
2 -3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon basil
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Combine first 10 ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Combine last 7 ingredients in another bowl. Pour mixture over orzo mixture. Stir well to combine.
  • Can be eaten straight away or refridgerate salad until ready to eat!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.4, Fat 24.5, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 17.9, Sodium 512.7, Carbohydrate 35.6, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 3.6, Protein 9.4

Aboti Wite
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also very flavorful and satisfying.


raselahmed fujel
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious salad. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Aditya Dhar
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I love this salad because it's so light and refreshing. It's perfect for a summer lunch or dinner.


Hayden Spurgeon
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or shrimp. I also like to add some crumbled feta cheese for extra flavor.


Leonel Ortiz
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time, too.


Rasme Eslam
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I've made this salad several times, and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


Mustaq Ahmad
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This is the best orzo salad I've ever had. The dressing is so flavorful, and the vegetables are perfectly cooked.


jone babu
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I'm not a huge fan of orzo, but this salad changed my mind. The zesty dressing really brings out the flavor of the pasta.


MD GEAM
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This salad is a great make-ahead lunch or dinner. I love that I can just throw it together in the morning and have a healthy meal ready to go.


Ahmed Sumon
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I made this salad for a picnic, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the bright, fresh flavors.


William Ellis
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some leftover zucchini and tomatoes, and they worked perfectly in this recipe.


Comfort Modike
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I've been looking for a good orzo salad recipe, and this one is perfect. It's easy to make and packed with flavor.


Kestila
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This salad is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced, and the orzo cooks perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Mishi Bahar
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I can add or remove ingredients to suit my taste, and it always turns out great. I also love that it's a make-ahead salad, so I can have a healthy lunch or dinner ready to go in the fridge.


Herfie Ashiraf
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This orzo salad is a total crowd-pleaser! I've made it for potlucks, picnics, and even just a weeknight dinner, and it's always a hit. The flavors are so fresh and zesty, and the salad is so easy to make.


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