Description
Orzo Kale Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is a delightful and nutritious dish that’s perfect for any occasion. This vibrant salad combines tender orzo pasta with fresh, crisp kale and spinach, all enhanced by a zesty homemade lemon vinaigrette. With the added crunch of pumpkin seeds and the savory richness of shaved parmesan cheese, this salad is both satisfying and healthy. Whether served as a light lunch, a side dish at dinner, or as a refreshing option for summer picnics, it offers a burst of flavor that your guests will love.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry orzo
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 2 cups kale, chopped
- 1/2 cup shaved parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/3 cup marinated olives, sliced
- 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 in boiling salted water for 8-12 minutes until tender. Drain and cool for 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine spinach, kale, cooled orzo, pumpkin seeds, olives, and parmesan.
- For the dressing, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, crushed garlic, honey, dijon mustard, salt & pepper until smooth.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve topped with extra pumpkin seeds and parmesan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg