Monday, May 6, 2013

Orzo Salad with Feta Vinaigrette

Mom Comment: I make this every Easter and it is a huge hit!


    Source: Lee Harrelson, Cooking Light

Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 1/4 cups salad and about 1 tablespoon cheese)

Ingredients:
1 C uncooked orzo
2 C bagged baby spinach, chopped (I usually only use about 1 C b/c I’m not a huge spinach fan)
½ C chopped, drained oil-packed sun-dried tomato halves
3 T chopped red onion
3 T chopped, pitted kalamata olives
½ t black pepper
¼ t salt
1 (6-oz) jar marinated artichoke hearts, undrained
¾ C feta cheese, crumbled and divided


Preparation:
Cook the orzo according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.  Drain; rinse with cold water.  Combine the orzo, spinach and the next 5 ingredients (through salt) in a large bowl. 

Drain artichokes, reserving marinade.  Soon before serving, coarsely chop artichokes and add artichokes, reserved marinade and feta cheese to orzo mixture, tossing gently to coat.  

Source: Cooking Light
Submitted by: Amanda T.

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