Orzo Pasta Salad
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
406 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Orzo Pasta Salad
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Meet the ultimate summer side dish: Orzo Pasta Salad. This bright, fresh and lemony pasta salad works as an easy dish to bring to a potluck or serve at a cookout, but you could also enjoy it as a whole meal because it includes chicken.
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Ingredients
Pasta Salad
- 16 oz. orzo pasta
- 1 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ red onion medium-sized, diced (about 1 ½ cups when diced)
- ½ cup grape tomatoes
- 2 ½ cups spinach
- ¼ cup feta cheese
- 1 green onion diced
- 8 oz. shredded rotisserie chicken
- fresh parsley for garnish
Lemon Vinaigrette
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon about 1 tablespoon
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the orzo to packaging instructions. (Ours cooked for 9 minutes.) Drain in a colander and place in a bowl. Drizzle with a little olive oil.
- Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the red onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from the skillet and place in the bowl with the orzo.
- Add the grape tomatoes to the skillet. Turn up the heat to medium-high and cook until the skins of the tomatoes are blistered, about 5-8 minutes. Remove from the skillet and place in the bowl with the orzo and red onion.
- Add the spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, 1-2 minutes. Remove from the skillet and place in the bowl with the other ingredients.
- Measure the feta, green onion, shredded chicken and parsley to the bowl. Toss to combine.
- Make the dressing. Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt and pepper in a mason jar. Shake vigorously to combine.
- Pour the dressing directly on top of the orzo pasta salad, and toss.
- Serve immediately and garnish with additional parsley and chopped green onion.
Notes
- How to store: You can store this pasta salad in a food-safe, airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- I do not recommend reheating it — it’s best served right after making it when the orzo is a little warm OR cold, straight from the fridge.
- Please note that the serving size will change if you're serving this as a meal, as opposed to a side dish.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1g
Calories
406kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
14g
Cholesterol
52mg
(17%)
Sodium
370mg
(15%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 406 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 406kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14g | 82% |
| Cholesterol | 52mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 370mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
3 reviews
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