Autumn Sweet Potato Orzo Salad

Despite its lengthy ingredient list, this RiceSelect® Orzo salad comes together quickly with very little effort. Plus, its tangy blend of sweet and savory flavors make every second you spend making it well worth it!

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Serves
4
Total Time
30
Prep Time
10
Cook Time
20

Ingredients

  • null 1 cup RiceSelect® Orzo
  • null 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • null 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled & diced
  • null 1 tsp paprika
  • null 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • null 1/2 tsp salt
  • null 1/4 tsp pepper
  • null 1 cup baby kale
  • null 1/2 cup spinach
  • null 1 Honey Crisp apple, cored and diced
  • null 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • null 1/2 cup toasted pecans, roughly chopped
  • null 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • null 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
  • null 3 tbsp canola oil
  • null 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • null 1 tbsp Greek yogurt
  • null 1 tsp maple syrup
  • null 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • null 1/4 tsp dried sage, finely chopped
  • null 1/4 tsp salt
  • null 1/8 tsp pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Prepare orzo according to package directions. Toss in 1 tbsp olive oil.
  2. Toss sweet potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, paprika, cinnamon, salt & pepper. Roast 20 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and tender.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together oil, apple cider vinegar, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, mustard, sage, salt and pepper. Set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, combine orzo, sweet potatoes, baby kale, spinach, apple, cranberries, pecans, feta and dill. Toss with dressing.