Copy Cat Costco Mediterranean Orzo Salad

Awhile back I needed dinner for just myself for two days and did not have time to cook or the desire to clean a kitchen. So Costco it was on my way back into town to see what they had. I saw this said a decided to ry it even though I am not a fan of feta, but like everything else in it. After one bite I knew I needed to figure out how to make it myself, so I saved the container so I could see everything that was in it and recreate it.

I have to say it turned out just as delicious as Costco's version. Even with the feta I love this salad. It might make a monthly appearance in my meal plan during the summer time.

Copy Cat Costco Mediterranean Orzo Salad

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces orzo
• 1/2 cup diced salami
• 1/2 cup diced sun dried tomatoes
• 1/2 cup diced red pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped Kalamata olives
• 3/4 cup crumbled feta
• 1 cup chopped baby spinach

Mediterranean Vinaigrette

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon honey

Directions:

1. Cook the orzo according to the package directions. Rinse with cold water and drain well.
2. In a large bowl, combined the cooked and drained orzo, salami, sun dried tomatoes, red pepper, Kalamata olives, feta and spinach. Stir to mix.
3. In a mason jar, add in all of the vinaigrette ingredients, place on the lid and shake to mix the ingredients very well.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad and stir to mix. Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight to allow the flavors to blend.

Enjoy!!!

Notes:

I ate this as a meal itself and got 2 servings out of it. If you were to serve it as a side you could probably get 3-4 servings out of it.

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 2
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 990
Total Fat		53.9g
Saturated Fat		14.8g
Trans Fat		0g
Polyunsaturated Fat		1.8g
Monounsaturated Fat		28.8g
Cholesterol		75.3mg
Sodium		1343.3mg
Total Carbohydrates		99.8g
Dietary Fiber		8.6g
Sugars		12.7g
Protein		30.6g
Calcium		23.8%
Iron		32.3%
Potassium		772.6mg
Vitamin A		4.2%
Vitamin C		108.9%
*Nutritional information will vary depending on the brands you use.