Orzo And Feta Salad Recipe

Name: Orzo And Feta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Vinaigrette:; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon honey; 1/3 cup olive oil; Salad:; 12 ounces orzo pasta; 6 cups chicken broth; 2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes, halved; 4 tablespoons thinly sliced chives or green onions; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 1 cup arugula or baby spinach, coarsely chopped; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled; 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted (heat them in a dry skillet over medium-low heat, tossing often until golden)

Servings: persons

Vinaigrette:
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey
1/3 cup olive oil
Salad:
12 ounces orzo pasta
6 cups chicken broth
2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
4 tablespoons thinly sliced chives or green onions
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 cup arugula or baby spinach, coarsely chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted (heat them in a dry skillet over medium-low heat, tossing often until golden)

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1)For the dressing, whisk together the vinegar, lemon juice, honey and oil. Season to taste with a bit of salt and pepper. Set aside.
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2) For the salad, cook the orzo in the chicken broth until tender according to package directions. Drain well but do not rinse. Let the pasta cool to room temperature, tossing often so it doesn't stick together (stir in 1-2 tablespoons of the dressing if the pasta is overly sticky). Toss the cooled pasta with the tomatoes, chives or green onions, basil, and arugula or spinach.
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3). Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and stir to coat the ingredients with the dressing. Season with salt and pepper, if needed. Sprinkle the feta and pine nuts over the top and toss lightly. Serve at room temperature.

1442

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

136

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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: Vinaigrette:, 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon honey, and more.

Yes, Orzo And Feta 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.

Orzo And Feta Salad

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