Spinach and Orzo Salad - Healthy

By sheilaolim

The skinny
361 calories per serving, 13 g fat (3 g saturated), 48 g carbs, 2 g fiber, 11 g protein

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• Juice and zest of 1 lemon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 4 oz baby spinach leaves
• 1 lb cooked orzo
• 1 cup pitted Kalamata olives, roughly chopped
• 4 oz chopped feta or haloumi cheese
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves

Preparation

Step 1

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 tbsp juice, 2 tsp zest, salt and pepper; whisk to combine. Add spinach and toss lightly. Add orzo, olives, cheese, onion and mint. Toss to combine; serve.