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Walnut Spinach Feta Orzo Pasta Salad

Cassie N.
Tender orzo tossed in a bright honey-Dijon rice vinegar dressing with crunchy toasted walnuts, crumbly feta crumbles, and fresh spinach
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Greek
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 5 cups cooked orzo
  • 1 cup whole walnuts
  • 1 cup feta
  • 2 cups chopped spinach
  • DRESSING
  • 3 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • ½ tsp minced garlic
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Cook orzo pasta until just al dente (should still be a bit firm and not mushy), strain and place in a large bowl
  • Heats walnuts in a small pan over medium heat, stirring often until they become a medium golden brown and begin to have a nutty aroma. Remove from heat, allow to cool and chop into small pieces.
  • DRESSING
  • Add all ingredients except olive oil to a small bowl and whisk together, then add the olive oil and whisk until all of the ingredients are fully combined.
  • Pour the dressing in the bowl with the orzo and stir until all of the pasta is fully coated
  • Add salt and pepper to taste
  • Fold in the feta cheese, chopped walnuts and spinach and place in fridge
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