Spinach Orzo Pasta Salad Recipes

SPINACH ORZO SALAD

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.

SPINACH ORZO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Pre heat the oven to 390F / 220c.
• Place the tomatoes on a parchment lined tin, drizzle with a little oil and roast for 15 to 20 minutes until soft. Place to one side.
• Add the oil, basil, sugar and lemon juice to a blender. Blend on high speed until well mixed.
• Cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions; cook in salted boiling water for 5 to 6 minutes.
• While the pasta is cooking, roughly chop the baby spinach.
• Drain the spinach and transfer to a large bowl. Stir the spinach in straight away so that the pasta is still warm and the spinach wilts a little.
• Pour over the basil oil and stir until combined.
• Let sit for 30 minutes before serving with the roasted tomatoes.

SPINACH AND ORZO SALAD

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.

GREEK ORZO PASTA SALAD WITH SPINACH

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!

SPINACH AND ORZO SALAD

Steps:

• In a small pan, warm oil over medium-low heat. Sauté garlic until lightly golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer garlic and whatever oil remains in the pan to a bowl. Add 3 tablespoons juice, 2 teaspoons zest, salt and pepper; whisk to combine. Add spinach and toss lightly. Add orzo, olives, cheese, onion and mint. Toss to combine; serve.

ORZO AND SPINACH SORT OF ROMANO'S MACARONI GRILL STYLE

Steps:

• Directions:.
• Heat the olive oil.
• Add the garlic and give it a few tosses.don't let the garlic brown.
• Add the zest and lemon juice.
• Toss in the spinach and radicchio and cook until just wilted.
• Remove from heat and add the orzo and the rest of the ingredients except the cheese.
• Toss and fluff.
• Now is the time to taste for salt (remember the cheese will add salt as well).
• Sprinkle with cheese to coat.
• Garnish with a sweep of parsley.
• Serve with crusty bread and extra bowls of parmesan.
• You can add shrimp or julienned chicken breast.
• White wine can be subbed for lemon juice.
• This is also great chilled and served as a salad or on a round of Hye Roller spread with herbed cream cheese and rolled then sliced into spirals. Also good in a hollowed out crusty roll layered with a vinaigrette,Fontina or favorite cheese,sliced tomato,ham,turkey,salami,capicola,mortadella etc. for a quasi-Muffaletta.
• You can also toss the leftovers in with some chicken stock,stewed tomatoes,white wine,basil,cabbage,carrots,and more spinach. Garnish with parmesan croustades for a sort of spin on Ribollita.
• 15 mn. prep includes cooking and draining the orzo.

SPINACH-ORZO SALAD WITH CHICKPEAS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Stir in orzo; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until al dente, 8-10 minutes., In a large bowl, toss spinach and warm orzo, allowing spinach to wilt slightly. Add tomatoes, chickpeas, parsley and green onions., Whisk together dressing ingredients. Toss with salad.