Orzo Pasta Salad With Feta And Spinach
Servings 4
This orzo pasta salad with feta cheese, spinach, and brussels sprouts is an amazingly simple, easy and delicious salad that you can prepare in under 30 mins.
Ingredients
- 1 cup orzo
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts
- 2-3 cup fresh spinach chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomato
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
Dressing
- 2 1/2 tablespoon olive oil divided
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Cook orzo according to package instructions. Drain and keep it aside
- Cut Brussels sprouts in half and then thinly slice them
- Heat 1/2 tbsp oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add thinly sliced Brussels sprouts and cook for 4-5 min or until the raw taste disappears
- Add chopped spinach and cook for 1-2 min. Let the mixture cool down
- Then in a large mixing bowl add cooked orzo pasta, cooked Brussels and spinach mixture, sun-dried tomatoes, chopped almonds and dried cranberries. Mix well to combine
- Add feta cheese and mix gently
- For the dressing, mix remaining olive oil with lemon juice, fresh basil, salt, and pepper
- Add the dressing to the salad and mix well before serving
Notes
You can also add additional spinach to the salad if you prefer. If you are using sun-dried tomatoes in the jar with oil then drain before using.
Nutrition
Calories: 416kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 286mg | Potassium: 1138mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 2515IU | Vitamin C: 107.4mg | Calcium: 196mg | Iron: 4.2mg
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