Description
A refreshing and tasty dish combining balsamic vinegar, fresh spinach, and savory feta cheese. Perfect for warm days or as a light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil (extra virgin for best flavor)
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- Pepper to taste (freshly ground preferred)
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil preferred)
- 1/2 lb orzo
- 2 oz feta (crumbled)
Instructions
- Cook the orzo according to the package instructions, salting the water for better flavor. Drain and set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix the minced garlic, salt, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and dijon mustard. Whisk until well combined and add pepper to taste.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked orzo, baby spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes.
- Pour the dressing over the orzo mixture and toss gently to combine all the ingredients.
- Finally, sprinkle crumbled feta on top and give it another gentle toss.
Notes
Serve chilled or at room temperature. Excellent as a side dish or light main course. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling & Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: orzo salad, balsamic salad, Mediterranean salad, light meal, vegetarian salad