Description
This Classic Balsamic Orzo Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines tender orzo pasta with fresh baby spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and crumbled feta, all tossed in a delicious homemade balsamic vinaigrette.
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
- In a small bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, salt, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, dijon mustard, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette.
- Cook the orzo according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked orzo, baby spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and crumbled feta.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to combine. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
Notes
This salad can be made ahead of time and tastes even better after sitting for a few hours as the flavors meld together.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: Classic Balsamic Orzo Salad, orzo salad, balsamic vinaigrette, spinach salad, healthy salad