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Orzo Pasta Salad with Feta and Sun Dried Tomatoes

Orzo Pasta Salad with Feta and Sun-Dried Tomatoes Bliss

A refreshing Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad with Feta and Sun-Dried Tomatoes, perfect for meal prep and entertaining.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 lb orzo pasta can substitute with gluten-free orzo
  • 1 cup kalamata olives chopped
  • 1 medium red onion chopped
  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped, jarred in oil preferred
  • 2 cups fresh spinach roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chiffonaded
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint chiffonaded
  • to taste black pepper
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil can substitute with avocado oil
  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice or lime juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest optional
  • 1 cup feta cheese crumbled, or goat cheese for a twist

Equipment

  • Heavy saucepan
  • Large Serving Bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Bring 2 quarts of salted water to a rolling boil in a heavy saucepan. Add 1 pound of orzo and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Chop the kalamata olives, red onion, and sun-dried tomatoes. Rinse and chop the spinach, and chiffonade the basil and mint.
  3. Once the orzo is cooled, fold it into the bowl with the vegetables, lemon zest, basil, and mint.
  4. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Season with black pepper and gently toss.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Stir gently before serving and adjust with olive oil or lemon juice if needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Allow flavors to meld by chilling the salad. Rinse orzo after draining to prevent clumping.

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