Servings: 3 Servings
Calories: 260kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy feta cheese crumbled – Indulge in the creamy richness of perfectly crumbled feta.
- 3 cups vibrant fresh spinach finely chopped – Embrace the greenery with finely chopped spinach leaves.
- 1 cup orzo pasta – Cook the orzo to perfection for a delightful al dente texture.
- 1 cup diced Calabrese salami high-quality – Elevate the flavor profile with high-quality diced Calabrese salami.
- 1.5 cups sweet cherry tomatoes halved – Add sweetness with halved cherry tomatoes for a colorful and juicy element.
- 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes finely chopped – Intensify the flavor with finely chopped, intensely flavorful sun-dried tomatoes.
- 0.5 cup plump Kalamata olives thinly sliced – Enhance the briny goodness with thinly sliced, plump Kalamata olives for an added burst of flavor.
Instructions
- Cook Orzo: Cook the orzo pasta according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and let it cool.
- Prepare Ingredients: While the orzo is cooking, chop the fresh spinach, slice the Kalamata olives, crumble the feta cheese, dice the Calabrese salami, halve the cherry tomatoes, and chop the sun-dried tomatoes.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled orzo, chopped spinach, sliced olives, crumbled feta cheese, diced Calabrese salami, cherry tomatoes, and sun-dried tomatoes.
- Add Dressing: Pour your favorite Mediterranean vinaigrette over the salad. Start with a small amount and add more to taste. Toss the salad gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
- Chill: Place the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve: Once chilled, give the salad a final toss and serve. You can garnish with additional feta cheese or fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
• Use a good quality olive oil for the best flavor.
• You can use any type of olive in this salad.
• You can substitute the feta cheese with any other type of cheese.
• For extra crunch, add some toasted pine nuts to the salad.
• If you don’t have fresh tomatoes, you can use canned diced tomatoes.
• You can substitute the oregano with any other type of herb.
Nutrition
Calories: 260kcal
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