Mediterranean Orzo Spinach Salad

A hearty main-dish pasta salad with ground lamb, spinach, lemon juice, mint, and feta.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 461 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• 5 green onions, chopped
• 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 3 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• ¼ cup chopped fresh mint leaves
• 1 pound ground lamb
• 1 tablespoon ground coriander
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
• 4 cups fresh spinach leaves, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add orzo pasta, cook for 5 minutes, or until al dente. Drain.

Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place the lamb and garlic in the skillet. Season lamb with coriander, salt, and pepper. Cook until evenly browned. Remove from heat, and drain.

Step 3

In a large bowl, mix the spinach, tomatoes, lemon juice and zest, mint, parsley, green onions, and remaining olive oil. Toss with the orzo, lamb, and feta cheese to serve.