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Mediterranean Summer Salad





Total Time
25 mins

With pasta added, this gives a nice twist to the typical Greek salad. Be sure to use good-quality feta cheese, as it really makes a difference in flavor and creaminess.

Mediterranean Summer Salad




Photo: Leo Gong; Styling: Karen Shinto
 8 ounces orzo pasta
 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
 1 teaspoon minced garlic
 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
 1/2 cup Greek olives such as kalamata, pitted and halved
 4 ounces feta cheese, broken into large chunks
 2 cups baby spinach leaves
 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  Salt
  freshly ground black pepper
Step 1
1

Cook orzo according to package directions.

Step 2
2

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine tomatoes, basil, garlic, pine nuts, olives, feta, and spinach. Add cooked orzo.

Step 3
3

In a small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste; toss with salad.

Step 4
4

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories149
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.5g9%

Saturated Fat 2g10%
Cholesterol 8.4mg3%
Sodium 293mg13%
Total Carbohydrate 18g7%

Dietary Fiber 1.7g7%
Protein 5g

* The % Daily Value (DV) 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.