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Orzo salad in a wooden bowl, surrounded by lemons and spinach leaves.
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Orzo salad with spinach, feta and lemon

This healthy orzo salad with spinach, feta and lemon is a refreshing side dish, or a hearty, light main course. The Mediterranean flavors pair incredibly well, and the salad is made in less than 15 minutes.
Prep Time3 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Dinner, lunch, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: feta cheese, lemon, orzo, pasta, spinach
Servings: 4
Calories: 252kcal
Author: Tonje
Cost: Cheap

Ingredients

  • 200 g orzo
  • 100 g feta cheese
  • large handful spinach
  • juice from half a lemon

Instructions

  • Cook the orzo following package instructions. Drain off the water, then add it to a salad bowl.
  • Ad spinach, crumbled feta and lemon juice to the salad bowl. Stir to combine everything thoroughly before serving.

Notes

  • Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • This recipe makes 4 portions as a side dish, or 2 portions if served as a main course.
  • If using cold, precooked orzo, you should chop the spinach before adding it, as it will not wilt down.

Nutrition

Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 282mg | Potassium: 127mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 106IU | Calcium: 134mg | Iron: 1mg