Spinach Orzo Salad With Feta, Tomatoes and a Basil Dressing

• 分量: 6 servings
• 調理時間: 15 minutes
• 総時間: 25 minutes

材料

1/2 pound orzo

5 ounces baby spinach, about 4 cups packed

1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved

4 ounces feta, crumbled

1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted

6 basil leaves, thinly sliced into ribbons

1 garlic clove, smashed

1 teaspoon lemon zest

1 tablespoon lemon juice, from 1 lemon, plus more to taste

1/2 cup basil, packed

1/3 cup Extra virgin olive oil

1/4 teaspoon sugar

1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

pepper, to taste

手順

cook orzo

Cook the orzo in salted water according to package directions. Drain pasta and rinse in cold water. This prevents the pasta from being too warm when added to the salad.

make vinaigrette

Make the Basil Vinaigrette: Add all of the vinaigrette ingredients to the base of a high-powered blender or a food processor. Blend until mostly smooth. Season to taste with more salt or lemon juice, if needed.

toss and serve

In a large bowl, toss the spinach with the cooked orzo, tomatoes and feta. When ready to serve, toss with the basil vinaigrette until fully combined. Sprinkle with pine nuts and ribboned basil leaves. Serve immediately.

栄養

• カロリー: 294
• 脂肪総量: 21 g
• 飽和脂肪: 4 g
• コレステロール: 10 mg
• ナトリウム: 442 mg
• 炭水化物総量: 22 g
• 食物繊維: 2 g
• 糖質総量: 3 g
• タンパク質: 9 g