ORZO SPINACH PASTA SALAD RECIPES

Name: Spinach Orzo Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Cuisine: Mediterranean
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

SPINACH ORZO SALAD RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT

Spinach Orzo Salad Recipe: How to Make It image

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Total Time 30 minutes

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain ozo; rinse with cold water and drain well., In a large bowl, combine spinach, onion, cheese and orzo. Mix vinaigrette, basil and pepper; toss gently with spinach mixture. Refrigerate until serving. Stir in pine nuts just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, FatContent 8g fat (2g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 5mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 279mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 38g carbohydrate (3g sugars, FiberContent 2g fiber), ProteinContent 8g protein.

CREAMY ORZO WITH SPINACH RECIPE | LAND O’LAKES

Creamy Orzo With Spinach Recipe | Land O’Lakes image

This colorful pasta dish is a quick weeknight meal.

Provided by Land O'Lakes

Categories Spinach Vegetable Savory Cooking Keeping It Simple Pasta and noodles Main Course Vegetable

Total Time 0 minutes

Prep Time 15 minutes

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

8 ounces (1 1/4 cups) uncooked orzo pasta
1/4 cup Land O Lakes® Butter with Olive Oil & Sea Salt
1 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic
1 (6-ounce) package (6 cups) fresh spinach, stems removed
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/4 cups shredded Parmesan cheese
1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Return to pan; keep warm.
Melt 2 tablespoons Butter with Olive Oil & Sea Salt in 10-inch skillet until sizzling. Add garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes. Add spinach, salt and pepper; continue cooking, stirring occasionally, 2-3 minutes or until spinach is wilted. Remove from heat.
Add remaining 2 tablespoons Butter with Olive Oil & Sea Salt and 1 cup Parmesan to cooked pasta in pan; stir until combined. Add cooked spinach, tomatoes and lemon zest; mix well. Spoon mixture into serving dish; top with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420 calories, FatContent 18 grams, SaturatedFatContent grams, TransfatContent grams, CholesterolContent 35 milligrams, SodiumContent 850 milligrams, CarbohydrateContent 47 grams, FiberContent 3 grams, SugarContent grams, ProteinContent 19 grams

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