Orzo Spinach Feta Salad with Tomato
This Orzo Spinach Feta Salad with Tomato is a fresh, vibrant, and easy pasta salad packed with tender orzo, juicy tomatoes, crisp spinach, and tangy feta cheese. Perfect for meal prep, picnics, or light meals, this Mediterranean-inspired salad is quick, flavorful, and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ¼ small red onion, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Optional: olives, cucumber, fresh herbs (parsley, basil, or dill)
Instructions
- Cook orzo pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked orzo, spinach, and cherry tomatoes.
- Add finely chopped red onion.
- Crumble feta cheese over the salad.
- In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Chill for 15–20 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
Let orzo cool before mixing to prevent wilting spinach.Add herbs like parsley or basil for extra freshness.Refresh leftovers with a drizzle of olive oil or lemon juice.Use high-quality feta for the best flavor.
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