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Ingredients
| pasta (orzo): 1 cup |
| olive oil: 2 Tbl (divided) |
| ground lamb: 1 lb |
| garlic: 2 cloves (chopped) |
| ground coriander: 1 Tbl |
| salt (to taste) |
| black pepper (to taste) |
| spinach: 4 cups (chopped) |
| red tomatoes: 3 (seeded and chopped) |
| lemons: 1 (zested and juiced) |
| fresh peppermint: 1/4 cup (chopped) |
| parsley (chopped): 1/4 cup (fresh) |
| green onions - spring or scallion: 5 whole onions (chopped) |
| feta cheese (crumbled): 1 cup |
Mediterranean Orzo Spinach Salad
Credit: AllRecipes
User rating:
"A bright, flavorful array of Mediterranean ingredients!"
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Prep Time
15 min -
Cook Time
20 min -
Servings
6 serving(s)
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Directions
- Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add orzo pasta, cook for 5 minutes, or until al dente. Drain.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place the lamb and garlic in the skillet. Season lamb with coriander, salt, and pepper. Cook until evenly browned. Remove from heat, and drain.
- In a large bowl, mix the spinach, tomatoes, lemon juice and zest, mint, parsley, green onions, and remaining olive oil. Toss with the orzo, lamb, and feta cheese to serve.