Easy Orzo Pasta Salad with Spinach & Vegetables
A fresh and easy Orzo Pasta Salad with spinach, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, and a light lemon dressing. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, meal prep, or easy summer meals.
Servings: 6
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 3 plum tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup marinated quartered artichoke hearts, chopped
- 1 cup coarsely chopped fresh spinach
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tablespoon capers, drained
DRESSING:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Cook orzo according to the package directions in plenty of salted water.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, artichokes, spinach, onions, cheese and capers.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients.
- When the orzo is cooked, drain it in a colander and then run it under cold water to cool it slightly. Add the drained cooled orzo to the vegetable mixture.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss it well to coat. Chill until serving.
Notes
Serving size: 2/3 cup
WW Points: 5
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(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 5 PointsPlus (Old plan) This is the kind of flexible recipe I love. Sometimes I toss in:
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 5 PointsPlus (Old plan) This is the kind of flexible recipe I love. Sometimes I toss in:
- Crumbled feta
- Kalamata olives
- Chickpeas
- Roasted red peppers
- Cucumbers
Nutrition
Serving: 2/3 cup | Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 477mg | Potassium: 183mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1152IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg