Lemon Orzo Salad with Asparagus, Spinach, and Feta
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4.7
108 reviews
Excellent
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Course
Main Course, Salad
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Cuisine
Vegetarian
Lemon Orzo Salad with Asparagus, Spinach, and Feta
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Lemon Orzo Salad blends tender orzo pasta with sautéed asparagus and spinach, tossed with fresh lemon juice and crumbled feta cheese. Garlic adds depth to the olive oil sautéed vegetables, while the lemon juice gives brightness. This salad offers a balance of textures and fresh flavors that can be served warm or cold.
Description
This recipe cooks orzo until tender and drains it before combining with a sauté of garlic and asparagus in olive oil. Fresh spinach is added to the pan briefly to wilt alongside the asparagus. The warm orzo and vegetables are then tossed with fresh lemon juice, black pepper, and salt to taste, creating a light, citrusy flavor profile.
Crumbled feta cheese is sprinkled on top, adding a creamy, salty contrast to the bright salad. This combination makes the dish appropriate as a light side or vegetarian main, suitable for serving at room temperature or chilled depending on preference.
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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 cut into 1 inch pieces, spears
- 1 cup spinach packed, fresh
- lemon juice of 1 large
- 1/3 cup feta cheese
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
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.)
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4.7
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