Warm Orzo Salad with Beets and Greens

Orzo is a type of pasta that resembles large grains of rice, and its name means ‘barley’ in Italian.

This is vegetarian, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Warm Orzo Salad with Beets and Greens

Cooking Method: Boiling, Roasting Cuisine: Mediterranean, Vegetarian Courses: Gluten free, Lunch, Salad, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1280

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Orzo Pasta
• 2 medium Beets
• 2 cup Baby Greens
• 1 small Red Onion
• 2 ounce Feta Cheese
• ¹⁄₄ cup Walnuts
• 1 tablespoon Fresh Dill
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Cook orzo pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Peel and dice the beets. Toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Roast for 15 minutes or until tender.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked orzo, roasted beets, baby greens, sliced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, chopped walnuts, and fresh dill.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
5. Let the salad sit for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 55g19%

Sugars 10g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.