Orzo Salad with Cherry Tomatoes, Spinach and Feta
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This orzo salad is a fresh, delicious side dish that goes well with grilled meats, fish or poultry and is a satisfying vegetarian meal on its own.
Fresh greens paired with a zesty lemon dressing, sweet cherry tomatoes, and salty feta offer bold contrast in textures and flavours that are sure to make your taste buds happy.
This salad is the perfect make-ahead dish for a potluck or entertaining. Add the fresh herbs at the last minute with an extra drizzle of dressing just before serving.
Fresh greens paired with a zesty lemon dressing, sweet cherry tomatoes, and salty feta offer bold contrast in textures and flavours that are sure to make your taste buds happy.
This salad is the perfect make-ahead dish for a potluck or entertaining. Add the fresh herbs at the last minute with an extra drizzle of dressing just before serving.
Orzo Salad with Cherry Tomatoes, Spinach and Feta
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INGREDIENTS 1 cup dry orzo pasta 1 medium zucchini, halved vertically and sliced 1 medium red pepper, diced 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes 400 g cooked chickpeas, drained, and rinsed 4 oz feta cheese, cut into ¼-inch cubes 2 cups fresh baby spinach, chopped roughly 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped Freshly ground black pepper Zesty Lemon Dressing 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon maple syrup ¼ teaspoon sea salt fresh ground pepper to taste |
Recipe Makes: 10 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 7 minutes 
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