Wild Oats Greek Orzo and Spinach Salad

Bright, fresh, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Wild Oats Greek Orzo and Spinach Salad is the perfect blend of wholesome ingredients and vibrant taste. Tender orzo pasta pairs beautifully with crisp baby spinach, juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, and tangy feta cheese, all brought together by a zesty homemade dressing of extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and oregano. Sliced kalamata olives add a briny depth, while a touch of garlic brings warmth to every bite. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy-to-prepare dish is an ideal side for grilled meats or a satisfying stand-alone salad. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a healthy Greek-inspired meal that’s sure to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup orzo pasta
• 3 cups baby spinach
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 0.25 cup red onion
• 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.5 cup kalamata olives, sliced
• 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add the orzo pasta and cook according to the package instructions (typically 8-10 minutes) until tender. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.

Step 2

While the orzo cooks, prepare the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, thinly slice the red onion, and roughly chop the baby spinach.

Step 3

In a small bowl or jar, make the dressing. Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, oregano, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked orzo, baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and kalamata olives.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if desired.

Step 7

Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1028.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1906.7

Total Fat 113.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 29.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 100mg	0%
Sodium 4416.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 186.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.8g	0%
Total Sugars 15.3g
Protein 47.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 840.1mg	0%
Iron 16.5mg	0%
Potassium 934.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.2%

Protein: 9.7%

Carbs: 38.1%