Greek Style Spinach Orzo Salad Recipes

SPINACH ORZO SALAD

This incredibly tasty salad couldn't be any easier to put together, and since it feeds a bunch, you won't have to double the recipe for potlucks or picnics. Chill it for about an hour to bring out all the fresh flavors. Donna Bardocz - Howell, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Spinach Orzo Salad image

Steps:

Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain ozo; rinse with cold water and drain well., In a large bowl, combine spinach, onion, cheese and orzo. Mix vinaigrette, basil and pepper; toss gently with spinach mixture. Refrigerate until serving. Stir in pine nuts just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 279mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) orzo pasta
6 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 8 cups), finely chopped
3/4 cup finely chopped red onion
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
3/4 cup reduced-fat balsamic vinaigrette
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

SPINACH AND ORZO SALAD

A light, easy-to-make salad that's pleasing to the palate.

Provided by Christine R.

Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Spinach and Orzo Salad image

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add orzo and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse with cold water. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in spinach, feta, onion, pine nuts, basil and white pepper. Toss with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Refrigerate and serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490.5 calories, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 26.9 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 15.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 349.2 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package uncooked orzo pasta
1 (10 ounce) package baby spinach leaves, finely chopped
½ pound crumbled feta cheese
½ red onion, finely chopped
¾ cup pine nuts
½ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
½ cup olive oil
½ cup balsamic vinegar

GREEK ORZO SALAD

A delicious, colorful salad, with artichoke hearts and feta. I receive a lot of requests for this one.

Provided by Patrice

Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Greek Orzo Salad image

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Drain artichoke hearts, reserving liquid.
In large bowl combine pasta, artichoke hearts, tomato, cucumber, onion, feta, olives, parsley, lemon juice, oregano and lemon pepper. Toss and chill for 1 hour in refrigerator.
Just before serving, drizzle reserved artichoke marinade over salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.8 calories, Carbohydrate 48.7 g, Cholesterol 22.3 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 615.2 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

Ingredients

1 ½ cups uncooked orzo pasta
2 (6 ounce) cans marinated artichoke hearts
1 tomato, seeded and chopped
1 cucumber, seeded and chopped
1 red onion, chopped
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 (2 ounce) can black olives, drained
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon lemon pepper

ONE-PAN ORZO WITH SPINACH AND FETA

Similar to spanakorizo, a Greek spinach and rice dish, this easy, meatless meal features orzo, spinach, peas and scallions. It is deeply satisfying but still on the lighter side of pasta recipes, thanks to all those vegetables. A little feta gives it creaminess and tang, while some lemon zest brightens everything up. It makes a complete meal on its own, or, if you're looking for something more substantial, serve this as a hearty side dish to roasted meats or fish.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories dinner, easy, pastas, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Steps:

Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium, then melt butter, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Stir in about three-quarters of the scallions (saving some of the green parts for garnish) and garlic, and cook until softened, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes.
Stir in spinach, adding in batches if it doesn't all fit in the pan at once, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until spinach is wilted, about 5 minutes.
Stir in stock and bring to a simmer. Stir in orzo, lemon zest and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat until orzo is nearly cooked through and most of the liquid is absorbed, 10 to 14 minutes, stirring once or twice.
Stir in cheese, peas (if you like) and dill, cover the pan, and cook for another 1 minute, to finish cooking and warm the peas. To serve, sprinkle with more cheese and the reserved scallions.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 large scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced
2 large garlic cloves, minced
8 ounces baby spinach leaves (8 cups), coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock
1 cup orzo
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
3/4 cup crumbled feta (3 ounces), plus more for garnish
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed (optional)
1 cup chopped fresh dill, or use parsley or cilantro

WILD OATS GREEK ORZO AND SPINACH SALAD

I had this at the Wild Oats deli...it is to die for...they have the recipe on their website...so here it is.

Provided by DogAndCatDoc

Categories Spinach

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Wild Oats Greek Orzo and Spinach Salad image

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
Add orzo and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente and drain.
Whisk together the mint, garlic, oregano, red pepper, salt, oil and vinegar, set aside.
Place orzo in a large bowl.
Stir in spinach, feta, onion, olives, tomatoes and cucumbers.
Toss with vinaigrette.
Serve immediately or chill for 60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.4, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 20.1, Sodium 504.3, Carbohydrate 37.8, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 2.7, Protein 10.4

Ingredients

2 cups orzo pasta, uncooked
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons mint, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons oregano
red pepper flakes, to taste
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, Wild Oats Organic
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 (10 ounce) package Baby Spinach, organic, rough chopped
6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1 cup kalamata olive, pitted
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1 English cucumber, sliced

GREEK ORZO PASTA SALAD WITH SPINACH

Another light summer orzo salad, with fresh spinach and toasted pignoli nuts. A wonderful side dish for those summer BBQ's!!

Provided by Cookin in NJ

Categories Low Cholesterol

Time 22m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Greek Orzo Pasta Salad With Spinach image

Steps:

Add chicken bouillon to pasta water and bring to a boil.
Add orzo and cook for 7 minutes.
Strain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking and cool the pasta. Set aside.
In a medium/large bowl add the balance of the ingredients and stir well.
Add the strained orzo and stir again.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour and serve. This helps the flavors meld together.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.2, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 13.7, Sodium 827.2, Carbohydrate 70.1, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 5, Protein 15.3

Ingredients

2 cups orzo pasta, uncooked
1 chicken bouillon cube
water, to cook orzo pasta
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1/2 cup roasted red pepper, chopped
2 -3 ounces feta cheese
10 kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
1 dash kalamata brine (if you have it) (optional)
1/2 small red onion, finely sliced to create slivers
2 cups fresh spinach, loosely chopped
1/4 cup toasted pignoli nut
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons light caesar salad dressing (such as Ken's)
1 chopped garlic clove
salt and pepper