Spinach Orzo Salad

4.73 from 11 votes

My Spinach Orzo Salad is a delicious blend of Mediterranean flavors inspired by spanakopita. Combining 🧀 feta, spinach, and 🌿 dill with orzo pasta creates a comforting and irresistible dish.

Prep Time5

Cook Time9

Total Time14

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean

Keyword: greek orzo, orzo, spanakopita orzo

Servings:

Author: The Modern Nonna

Equipment

Ingredients

salt to taste
1 cup orzo (8 ounces/190 grams)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 small onions finely diced
4 cloves garlic minced
1 cup spinach chopped and frozen (100 grams)
100 grams feta (about 3/4 cup) measure with your heart
¼ cup dill finely chopped + fresh

Instructions

Cook the orzo in salted water until al dente.
Note: the water should be as salty as the sea as it's your only chance to flavor the orzo. Salt the water after it comes to a boil, stir, and add in the orzo.
In the meantime, warm the oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes. Add in the garlic and continue to cook until softened, about another 2 minutes.
Add the frozen chopped spinach to the pan and cook until fully thawed. The pan should be dry when you slide a wooden spoon through the mixture.
Drain the cooked orzo from the water and add it into the pan. Stir.
Crumble in the feta and dill. Stir until the feta has warmed through, serve, and enjoy!

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