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Italian Orzo Salad

This Italian Orzo Salad is great for barbeques, dinner parties, or lunch outside with friends! It pairs well with proteins like chicken, burgers, and steak.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 211 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 cups orzo cooked
  • 1 cup spinach chopped
  • 1 English cucumber diced
  • ½ cup salami diced
  • ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes quartered
  • ⅓ - ½ cup Italian dressing
  • ¼ - ⅓ cup red onion diced
  • ¼ cup olives optional

Instructions

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  1. In a medium sauce pot, boil water and cook dry orzo according to package instructions.
  2. While pasta is cooking, chop and dice spinach, tomatoes, onions, and salami in small pieces. I like to chop the ingredients in different shapes to add variety to the salad. For example, cut the salami in long strips, quarter the tomatoes, and finely chop the spinach so it’s easy to get in each bite.
  3. Strain and rinse cooked orzo with cold water until chilled. 
  4. In a large mixing bowl, fold all the ingredients together. Add dressing and toss until everything is well coated.
  5. Serve cold and enjoy!

Notes

  • I like to chop the vegetables, protein, and other ingredients in different shapes to add variety to the salad. For example, cut the salami in long strips, quarter the tomatoes, and finely chop the spinach so it’s easy to get in each bite.
  • Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. The orzo soaks up the moisture, so more dressing may be needed after extended storage. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 serving Calories 211kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 14mg (5%) Sodium 414mg (17%) Potassium 139mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 211

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 serving
Calories 211kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 14mg 5%
Sodium 414mg 17%
Potassium 139mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 6g 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.