Lemon Orzo Spinach Salad Recipe

Name: Lemon Orzo Spinach Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups water; 1/2 tablespoon better than bullion chicken stock; 1 lb orzo pasta; 1 teaspoon minced fresh dill; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon minced fresh basil; 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary (3 sprigs); 8 tablespoons extra light olive oil (prefer the Canola) or 8 tablespoons canola oil (prefer the Canola); 1/2 teaspoon true lemon (granulated lemon, 6 packets); 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce; 1/3 cup pine nuts; 2 cups Baby Spinach; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 1 cup cherry tomatoes (optional)

Servings: persons

6 cups water
1/2 tablespoon better than bullion chicken stock
1 lb orzo pasta
1 teaspoon minced fresh dill
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon minced fresh basil
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary (3 sprigs)
8 tablespoons extra light olive oil (prefer the Canola) or 8 tablespoons canola oil (prefer the Canola)
1/2 teaspoon true lemon (granulated lemon, 6 packets)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
1/3 cup pine nuts
2 cups Baby Spinach
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 cup cherry tomatoes (optional)

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1. Bring six cups of water and chicken stock to a boil.
2
Cook Orzo for 7 minutes (al dente).
3
Drain pasta and stir in the colander to release moisture and heat for approximately 2-3 minutes.
4
In a large bowl mix/incorporate fresh herbs (rosemary, basil, parsley), oil, soy, salt, granulated lemon, and salt.
5
Add the cooked orzo (should still be quite warm) and stir until orzo is coated evenly.
6
While the orzo is still warm add spinach and pine nuts.
7
salt to taste.
8
Add tomatoes if you like.

845

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups water, 1/2 tablespoon better than bullion chicken stock, 1 lb orzo pasta, 1 teaspoon minced fresh dill, and more.

Yes, Lemon Orzo Spinach Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Lemon Orzo Spinach Salad

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