Description
Orzo Kale Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is a colorful and nutritious dish that brings together the hearty texture of orzo pasta, the vibrant crunch of fresh kale, and the zesty brightness of a homemade lemon vinaigrette. This salad is not only easy to prepare in just 30 minutes but also versatile enough to serve as a light main course or a delightful side dish for any meal. Packed with vitamins and healthy fats, it’s an excellent choice for meal prepping or impressing guests at gatherings. Enjoy it cold, warm, or at room temperature—this salad is sure to become a favorite!
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 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 orzo in salted boiling water for 8-12 minutes until al dente. Drain and cool.
- In a large bowl, combine spinach, kale, cooked orzo, pumpkin seeds, olives, and parmesan.
- Whisk together dressing ingredients (olive oil, lemon juice/zest, garlic, honey, dijon mustard, salt & pepper) until smooth.
- Pour dressing over salad mixture and toss well to combine.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg