Warm Strawberry Bacon Orzo Salad Recipe

Name: Warm Strawberry Bacon Orzo Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cups Uncooked Whole Wheat Orzo; 2 slices Bacon, Chopped; 1/4 cups Whole Pecans; 1/2 whole Red Onion, Sliced; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 4 cups Raw Spinach; 4 whole Large Strawberries, Sliced; 1 ounce, weight Goat Cheese Crumbled; Fresh Basil, For Garnish; Salt And Pepper

Servings: persons

1/2 cups Uncooked Whole Wheat Orzo
2 slices Bacon, Chopped
1/4 cups Whole Pecans
1/2 whole Red Onion, Sliced
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
4 cups Raw Spinach
4 whole Large Strawberries, Sliced
1 ounce, weight Goat Cheese Crumbled
Fresh Basil, For Garnish
Salt And Pepper

1
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add bacon. Fry until golden brown and crispy, then remove bacon with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel. Add pecans to the skillet and toast for about 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally so they do not burn. Remove and drain on a paper towel. Set bacon and pecans aside.
2
In the meantime, boil a pot of water for orzo and cook according to package directions.
3
Add sliced red onion to the skillet with a sprinkle of salt and stir to coat with bacon grease. Saute over medium heat until onions are soft and caramelized, about 10 minutes. Add in garlic and spinach and cook until spinach wilts. Add in strawberries and the cooked orzo and mix to coat. Season with salt and pepper, then add in pecans and bacon. Remove from heat and stir in crumbled goat cheese. Top with fresh basil to garnish if you'd like. Serve immediately. It tastes good cold too!

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cups Uncooked Whole Wheat Orzo, 2 slices Bacon, Chopped, 1/4 cups Whole Pecans, 1/2 whole Red Onion, Sliced, and more.

Yes, Warm Strawberry Bacon Orzo 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.

Warm Strawberry Bacon Orzo Salad

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