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Spinach and orzo Salad


Submitted by debbwl56

Makes 6 servings

"A light, easy to make salad that's pleasing to the palate."

Ingredients
16 ounce uncooked orzo pasta
20 ounce baby spinach leaves, finely chopped
1/2 pound crumbled feta cheese
1 red onion, finely chopped
1 cup pine nuts
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
Directions
  1. 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.

Categories

Salads

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 287.1g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
662
Calories from Fat
392
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
43.6g
67%
Saturated Fat
9.4g
47%
Cholesterol
89mg
30%
Sodium
518mg
22%
Total Carbohydrates
52.4g
17%
Dietary Fiber
3.2g
13%
Sugars
4.7g
Protein
19.9g
Vitamin A 181% Vitamin C 47%
Calcium 30% Iron 38%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.

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Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence

B
  Good points
  • Low in sugar
  • High in manganese
  • Very high in vitamin A
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