Lemon Orzo Salad with Asparagus, Spinach, and Feta

Name: Lemon Orzo Salad with Asparagus, Spinach, and Feta
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1 cup orzo; Salt-about 1/2 tsp. for boiling water; 2 cloves garlic; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 8 asparagus spears; 1 cup packed fresh spinach; Juice of 1 large lemon; 1/3 cup feta cheese; salt and pepper

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4.7

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Course
Main Course, Salad
Cuisine
Vegetarian

Lemon Orzo Salad with Asparagus, Spinach, and Feta

Iris Warren

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A versatile and tasty recipe that’s quick to prepare and easy to enjoy.

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Ingredients

1 cup orzo
Salt-about 1/2 tsp. for boiling water
2 cloves garlic finely chopped
1 teaspoon olive oil
8 asparagus spears cut into 1 inch pieces
1 cup packed fresh spinach
Juice of 1 large lemon
1/3 cup feta cheese
salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

In a medium sauce pan, bring 4 cups of water to boil. Add the salt. Stir in orzo. Cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain orzo and set aside.
In a small sauce pan, saute garlic in olive oil. Add in asparagus pieces. Saute for 3-4 minutes. Stir in spinach. Cook until asparagus is tender and the spinach shrinks down.
Put the orzo in a medium bowl and add in the vegetables. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the orzo and vegetables. Stir. Season with salt and pepper. Taste-add more lemon juice if you wish. The lemon I used was huge, so I only needed to use one lemon. If you need more juice, go ahead.
Sprinkle feta cheese over the top of the salad. Serve warm. (I also liked the salad cold.)