Spinach and Orzo Salad SELF | June 2013

by Liza Schoenfein

Spinach and Orzo Salad 4 fork user rating

60% would make it again

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Yield: Makes 8 servings

ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 ounces baby spinach leaves
  • 1 pound cooked orzo
  • 1 cup pitted Kalamata olives, roughly chopped
  • 4 ounces chopped feta or haloumi cheese
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves

preparation

In a small pan, warm oil over medium-low heat. Sauté garlic until lightly golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer garlic and whatever oil remains in the pan to a bowl. Add 3 tablespoons juice, 2 teaspoons zest, salt and pepper; whisk to combine. Add spinach and toss lightly. Add orzo, olives, cheese, onion and mint. Toss to combine; serve.