Lunche for 6
Spinach Orzo Feta Salad
$7.70for 425 minServes 6
Cooked orzo combines with spinach, tomatoes, feta, and pine nuts in a fresh basil dressing.
Photo: themodernproper.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Pasta, 8 oz$0.10/oz typical | 8 oz | $0.80Typical price |
 | Spinach, 4 oz$0.35/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.40Typical price |
 | Cherry and grape tomatoes, 11 oz$0.30/oz typical | 11 oz | $3.18Typical price |
 | Swiss, 4 oz$0.40/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.60Typical price |
 | Nuts and seeds, 1.5 oz$0.70/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $1.05Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, 1.75$1.49 each typical | 1.75 | $2.61Typical price |
 | Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes, 0.25$0.60 each typical | 0.25 | $0.13Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $11.55 | ||
Swaps
- Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSugar and brown sugarSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 25 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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$1.93 per serving$7.70 for 4
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Ingredients
- 8 oz orzo
- 4 cups loosely packed baby spinach
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 4 oz feta cheese
- 1/3 cup toasted pine nuts
- 6 basil leaves
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tsp grated lemon zest
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (optional)
- 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- freshly cracked black pepper
Steps
- Boil the orzo in a large pot of salted water for 8 to 10 minutes until tender, then drain and cool.
- Blend or finely chop the garlic and basil with olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes and crumble the feta while the orzo cools.
- Toss the orzo, spinach, tomatoes, feta, and pine nuts with the basil dressing.
- Chill the salad for 5 minutes, then toss once more before serving.
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