Spinach and Orzo Salad

Ingredients for Spinach and Orzo Salad

• 3 tablespoons olive oil

• 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

• Juice and zest of 1 lemon

• 1/4 teaspoons salt

• 1/4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

• 110g baby spinach leaves

• 450g cooked orzo

• 150g pitted Kalamata olives, roughly chopped

• 110g chopped feta or haloumi cheese

• 30g thinly sliced red onion

• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves

In a small pan, warm oil over medium-low heat. Sauté garlic until lightly golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer garlic and whatever oil remains in the pan to a bowl. Add 3 tablespoons juice, 2 teaspoons zest, salt and pepper; whisk to combine. Add spinach and toss lightly. Add orzo, olives, cheese, onion and mint. Toss to combine; serve.

Disclaimer

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