Description
A vibrant salad featuring orzo pasta, fresh spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and crumbled feta, all tossed in a tangy balsamic dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil (extra virgin for best flavor)
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- Pepper to taste (freshly ground preferred)
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil preferred)
- 1/2 lb orzo
- 2 oz feta (crumbled)
Instructions
- Cook the orzo according to package instructions. Once tender, drain and set aside to cool.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, salt, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, dijon mustard, and pepper until the dressing emulsifies.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled orzo, baby spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes. Pour the dressing over and toss gently to coat.
- Add the crumbled feta cheese and carefully fold it into the salad.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as desired.
Notes
For best flavor, let the dressing rest before adding it to the salad. Consider adding fresh herbs for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: salad, balsamic, orzo, vegetarian, Mediterranean