Mediterranean Orzo Salad with Feta Vinaigrette

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 295.3

Total Fat: 2.8 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 762.2 mg
Total Carbs: 51.9 g
Dietary Fiber: 4.3 g
Protein: 13.7 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Mediterranean Orzo Salad with Feta Vinaigrette calories by ingredient

Introduction

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Minutes to Prepare: 30

Minutes to Cook: 30

Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked orzo (rice-shaped pasta; about 8 ounces)

2 cups bagged prewashed baby spinach, chopped

1/2 cup chopped drained oil-packed sun-dried tomato halves

3 tablespoons chopped red onion

3 tablespoons chopped pitted kalamata olives

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 (6-ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, undrained

3/4 cup (3 ounces) feta cheese, crumbled and divided

Directions

Makes 4 servings (serving size: 1 1/4 cups salad and about 1 tablespoon cheese)

Cook the orzo according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain; rinse with cold water. Combine orzo, spinach, and next 5 ingredients (through salt) in a large bowl.

Drain artichokes, reserving marinade. Coarsely chop artichokes, and add artichokes, reserved marinade, and 1/2 cup feta cheese to orzo mixture, tossing gently to coat. Sprinkle each serving with remaining feta cheese.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LUNJEN.