Orzo Pasta Salad with Roasted Cauliflower and Spinach
Here’s another delicious and healthy salad recipe: it’s my Orzo Pasta Salad with Roasted Cauliflower and Spinach! You’ve got all the nutrients you need right here in this one dish, and the best part is that it tastes so good (and it has pasta in it).
Ingredients
- 16 oz caulliflower florets cut into bite-sized pieces
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 oz spinach
- 2 oz red onion sliced
- 8 oz orzo pasta
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup Greek dressing (any brand)
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- 1. Heat the oven to 420F. Spread the cauliflower on a baking sheet, season with salt and pepper and the 1 tbsp of olive oil. Toss to coat evenly. Roast for 20 minutes until they become slightly brown. When done, let the cauliflower cool off.
- 2. Meanwhile, cook the orzo in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 3. Once the cauliflower has cooled off, in a large bowl, combine the orzo, onions, spinach, cauliflower, olive oil, dressing and salt and toss together.
- 4. Eat alone or serve with a meat of your choice!