Orzo Greens Salad

A refreshing and tasty salad that’s easy to prepare and versatile! Perfect for lunch, prep in advance to have it on the go or make into a simple weeknight dinner. Add peas for even more greens or an extra source of protein such as chicken, fish, tofu, lentils or chickpeas. 

Makes 1 serving 

Ingredients

  • 100g orzo 
  • 2 large handfuls of spinach 
  • 80g broccoli, broken into florets 
  • 25g olives, sliced 
  • 2-3 spring onions, sliced 
  • Finger size length of feta cheese
  • 1/2 vegetable stock cube 
  • Juice of 1/2 a lemon 
  • Handful of basil, finely chopped 

Method

  1. Cook orzo according to packet instructions adding 1/2 a stock cube into the water 
  2. Steam, boil or roast the broccoli  
  3. Once the orzo is cooked, drain and rinse. Place back into the pan or large bowl then add in the spinach, cooked broccoli, olives and spring onions 
  4. Give everything a good mix then add the lemon juice, basil, black pepper and feta cheese 
  5. Mix again until combined and then dig in! 

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