mediterranean orzo spinach salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 pound ground lamb
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 tablespoon ground coriander
• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 cups fresh spinach leaves, chopped
• 3 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 5 green onions, chopped
• 1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add orzo pasta, cook for 5 minutes, or until al dente. drain.
• heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. place the lamb and garlic in the skillet. season lamb with coriander, salt, and pepper. cook until evenly browned. remove from heat, and drain.
• in a large bowl, mix the spinach, tomatoes, lemon juice and zest, mint, parsley, green onions, and remaining olive oil. toss with the orzo, lamb, and feta cheese to serve.