Spinach Orzo Salad
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
Ingredients
- 1 package (16 ounces) orzo pasta
- 6 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 8 cups), finely chopped
- 3/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3/4 cup reduced-fat balsamic vinaigrette
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
Reviews
This was really good and a healthier alternative to my usual pasta salad.
Family favorite. Love how all the flavors come together.
Fabulous! I marinated some chicken breasts, and baked them, then chopped them up and added to the salad...a huge hit!
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.
Does anyone know if you can make this recipe into a hot dish? Trying to find the recipe that Macaroni Grill makes!!
It is an excellent salad. Very tasty and very easy to make.
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!
Absolutely Fabulous!!!
Very good salad, we enjoyed it and will definately make it again.