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This incredibly tasty salad couldn’t be any easier to put together, and since it feeds a bunch, you won’t have to double the recipe for potlucks or picnics. Chill it for about an hour to bring out all the fresh flavors. Donna Bardocz — Howell, Michigan
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Nutritional Facts 3/4 cup equals 249 calories, 7 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 5 mg cholesterol, 235 mg sodium, 38 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 9 g protein.
Originally published as Spinach Orzo Salad in Healthy Cooking April/May 2010, p37
Pine NutsAlso know as pignolia or pinon, the pine nut is the small seed from one of several pine tree varieties. They are small elongated ivory-colored nuts measuring about 3/8 inch long and having a soft texture and a buttery flavor. Frequently used in Italian dishes and sauces such as pesto, pine nuts are often toasted to enhance their flavor.
Also know as pignolia or pinon, the pine nut is the small seed from one of several pine tree varieties. They are small elongated ivory-colored nuts measuring about 3/8 inch long and having a soft texture and a buttery flavor. Frequently used in Italian dishes and sauces such as pesto, pine nuts are often toasted to enhance their flavor.
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Reviewed on Mar. 06, 2012 by homelat
Family favorite. Love how all the flavors come together.
Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2011 by heydoll
Fabulous! I marinated some chicken breasts, and baked them, then chopped them up and added to the salad...a huge hit!
Reviewed on Jun. 07, 2011 by linsvin
I really like this salad not only for the taste but the burst of crunch. I used fat free feta and didn't even miss the full fat flavor. Something alittle different but still a refreshing cold salad.
Reviewed on Jan. 06, 2011 by Luau1205
Does anyone know if you can make this recipe into a hot dish? Trying to find the recipe that Macaroni Grill makes!!
Reviewed on Oct. 02, 2010 by lapodo
My family loved it and asked for the recipe. It's so much nicer to bring to a barbaque vs. the typical tricolor macaroni salad.Donna LaPointe Hooksett NH
My family loved it and asked for the recipe. It's so much nicer to bring to a barbaque vs. the typical tricolor macaroni salad.
Donna LaPointe Hooksett NH
Reviewed on Sep. 17, 2010 by Anna Marie Kollmann
It is an excellent salad. Very tasty and very easy to make.
Reviewed on Sep. 03, 2010 by countryjules1964
I have made this several times and it gets eaten up all the time. I also add chopped cucumber to it for some added crunch. Pine nuts are a little pricey so I usually omit them. A great alternative to potato or macaroni salad. Yum!
Reviewed on May. 24, 2010 by sunsign79
Absolutely Fabulous!!!
Reviewed on Apr. 08, 2010 by dmalcolm
Very good salad, we enjoyed it and will definately make it again.
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