Description
Orzo Kale Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is a vibrant and nutritious dish that combines the earthiness of kale and spinach with the delightful texture of orzo pasta. Tossed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette, this salad bursts with freshness and flavor, making it an ideal choice for lunch, dinner, or potlucks. Not only is it easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, but it’s also versatile enough to serve as a main course or side dish. Packed with vitamins and healthy fats from olive oil and parmesan, this wholesome salad is perfect for meal prep and can be enjoyed cold or at room temperature.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dry orzo
- 2 cups chopped spinach
- 2 cups chopped kale
- 1/2 cup shaved parmesan
- 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/3 cup sliced marinated olives
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Juice from 1 lemon (about 3 tbsp)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- Salt & pepper
Instructions
- Cook the orzo: Boil 2 cups of salted water, add orzo, and cook until al dente (8-12 minutes). Drain and cool.
- Combine salad ingredients: In a large bowl, mix spinach, kale, cooled orzo, pumpkin seeds, olives, and parmesan.
- Prepare dressing: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, zest, garlic, honey, mustard, salt, and pepper until blended.
- Dress the salad: Pour dressing over the salad mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve: Top with extra pumpkin seeds and parmesan; enjoy cold or warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg