Orzo Salad with Spinach & Pine Nuts
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 372.5
- Total Fat: 19.1 g
- Cholesterol: 16.7 mg
- Sodium: 262.6 mg
- Total Carbs: 43.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.5 g
- Protein: 10.9 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Orzo Salad with Spinach & Pine Nuts calories by ingredient
Introduction
A cool, delicious summer salad that can be served as either a main dish or a side. Enjoy! A cool, delicious summer salad that can be served as either a main dish or a side. Enjoy!Number of Servings: 12
Ingredients
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16 oz Orzo, Barilla, uncooked
2 cup Chicken stock, Kitchen Basics (unsalted) (by SHAKATTACK)
2 tbsp Olive Oil
.33 cup Olive Oil
16 tbsp Basil
1.5 cup, crumbled Feta Cheese
.75 cup Pine Nuts
1 cup Cranberries, dried, sweetened (Craisins)
4 medium (4-1/8" long) Scallions, raw
8.5 cup Baby Spinach (raw)
1 lemon yields Lemon Juice
Tips
Choose unsalted chicken stock (such as Kitchen Basics)
Directions
Cook orzo in unsalted chicken broth according to package directions but substituting chicken broth for water. Drain orzo well and toss with 2 tbsp. olive oil. Spread on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or wax paper & allow to cool. Mix together orzo, basil, spinach, pine nuts, green onions, Craisins and feta cheese in a large bowl and mix gently. Whisk lemon juice and 1/3 cup olive oil and toss with salad. Season with salt and fresh ground pepper to taste. Serves 12. Can be made the night before, however, do not toss with lemon juice and olive oil until serving.
Serving Size: Makes 12 servings
Number of Servings: 12
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ALAMBER.
Serving Size: Makes 12 servings
Number of Servings: 12
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ALAMBER.