Mediterranean Orzo Spinach Salad recipe

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Ingredients

1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 pound ground lamb
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon ground coriander
salt and pepper to taste
4 cups fresh spinach leaves, chopped
3 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 lemon, zested and juiced
¼ cup chopped fresh mint leaves
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
5 green onions, chopped
1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Nutrition Info

461.1 calories
carbohydrate: 34.5 g
cholesterol: 88 mg
fat: 25 g
fiber: 4.5 g
protein: 25.6 g
saturatedFat: 11.3 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 535.1 mg
sugar: 4.2 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add orzo pasta, cook for 5 minutes, or until al dente. Drain.

  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place the lamb and garlic in the skillet. Season lamb with coriander, salt, and pepper. Cook until evenly browned. Remove from heat, and drain.

  3. In a large bowl, mix the spinach, tomatoes, lemon juice and zest, mint, parsley, green onions, and remaining olive oil. Toss with the orzo, lamb, and feta cheese to serve.

Recipe Yield

6 servings

Recipe Note

A bright, flavorful array of Mediterranean ingredients!

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