Wild Oats Greek Orzo And Spinach 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 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.

ORZO AND SPINACH 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,olives, basil and pepper. Toss with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Refrigerate and serve cold.

ORZO SALAD WITH SPINACH AND FETA

Steps:

• Whisk the vinegar, garlic, and pepper together. Slowly add olive oil until it begins to thicken and set aside.
• In a mixing bowl toss pasta, olives, onions, celery, spinach, nuts, and feta cheese until fully combined.
• Pour vinaigrette over the salad and toss until all the ingredients are covered. Chill at least 1 hour before serving.
• Tip: toast pine nuts on a baking sheet in a 350 degree oven or in a non stick sauté pan over medium heat until golden brown. Be careful not to burn.

WILD OATS GREEK ORZO AND SPINACH 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 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.

CREAMY GREEK ORZO SALAD WITH CRISPY CHICKPEAS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt generously. Cook the orzo according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water and drain again. Transfer to a large bowl.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the ranch dressing and lemon zest and juice. Toss the mixture with the orzo and season with salt and pepper. In layers or strips, add the feta, olives, tomatoes, cucumber and red onion. Garnish with the Crispy Chickpeas and fresh mint.
• Add the oil to a large skillet and heat over medium heat until shimmering. Add the chickpeas and fry, stirring occasionally, until browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chickpeas to a bowl, season with the za'atar and toss to coat. Let drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

CREAMY ORZO WITH SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Cook orzo as directed on package; drain. Place in large bowl.
• Add spinach; mix lightly.
• Stir in remaining ingredients.

GREEK ORZO SALAD

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.

GREEK ORZO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook orzo according to package directions; drain. In a large serving bowl, toss orzo with 2 teaspoons oil. , In another bowl, combine the onion, parsley, vinegar, oregano, salt, sugar, pepper and remaining oil; pour over orzo and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2-24 hours. Just before serving, gently stir in tomatoes, cucumber, olives and cheese.

GREEK SALAD WITH ORZO

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, bring water to a boil. Add orzo and cook for 5 minutes. Add beans; cook 4-5 minutes longer or until orzo and beans are tender., Meanwhile, in a large salad bowl, combine the tomatoes, lemon juice and zest. Drain orzo and beans; rinse in cold water. Stir into tomato mixture. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to coat. Chill until serving.

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-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.

GREEK-STYLE SPINACH-ORZO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook orzo as directed on package, omitting salt; drain. Rinse with cold water. Place in large bowl.
• Add orzo, cheese, vegetables, olives and oregano; mix lightly.
• Toss with dressing just before serving.

PERFECT GREEK ORZO SALAD

Steps:

• In large bowl, combine cucumber, feta, black olives, tomatoes & parsley.
• Bring large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook orzo as directed on box. Drain and rinse with water to cool. Return pasta to pot (pot should be cooled down). Mix cucumber mixture into orzo.
• Whisk together dressing ingredients and pour over salad. Mix well to combine. Refrigerate for 20 minutes before serving.