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orzo pasta salad
Created by: Lynette Rice

Orzo Salad Recipe


Course Salad
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 10
10
Fresh orzo salad made with arugula, dried cranberries, feta cheese and pine nuts.

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz orzo pasta
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 cups arugula
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts toasted
  • 12 fresh basil leaves
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3/4 Cup feta cheese

Instructions

  • Boil a large stock pot of water.  Add the orzo pasta and boil until fully cooked. Drain and place on greased cooking sheet.  Toss with olive oil and let cool.
  • Toast the pine nuts.
  • Once the orzo pasta has returned to room temperature, add it to a large bowl.  Add the Kale Italia, dried cherries, toasted pine nuts, basil, salt, pepper, olive oil and lemon juice. Toss.
  • Add the feta and toss again.  Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1Cup | Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 482mg | Potassium: 282mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 170IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 1mg

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