Mediterranean Orzo Spinach Salad

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

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.
Mediterranean Orzo Spinach Salad
Mediterranean Orzo Spinach Salad
Mediterranean Orzo Spinach Salad
Mediterranean Orzo Spinach Salad

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

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