Need a delicious, healthy salad recipe that's perfect for meal prep? This Leek and Feta Pasta Salad is for you! I'm always on the hunt for healthy recipes that last well in the fridge and this is just that.
Serve this Leek and Feta Pasta Salad as is or with your favourite protein. Some grilled fish, chicken or tofu would be great with it!
Looking for other healthy recipes that are great for meal prep? You'll love this Chicken and Greens Chopped Salad or my Tunacado Rice Bowl.
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Ingredients for Leek and Feta Pasta Salad
- Leek
- Feta
- Orzo Pasta
- Lemon
- Red Onion
- Cucumber
- Basil
- Oregano
- Spinach
- Salt
- Pepper
See recipe card for quantities.
Hint: Use any herbs you like in this! I used basil however parsley or dill would be delicious too. Whatever you've got.
Storage
Store in the fridge for up to 4 - 5 days. Store the lemon and olive oil separately if not eating immediately.
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Leek and Feta Pasta Salad
Ingredients
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 3 leeks small, or 2 large leeks, chopped into bite size pieces
- 180 g greek feta crumbled
- 4 baby cucumbers 1 large cucumber, finely diced
- 100 g baby spinach finely chopped
- ½ red onion finely diced
- 1 lemon juiced
- ½ lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- ½ cup basil finely chopped
- Salt
- Pepper
- Olive oil extra virgin
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200C, line a small baking tray with baking paper. Add the leek to the tray and drizzle over olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast for 15 - 20 minutes or until super golden brown.
- Cook pasta to packet instructions, drain and leave aside.
- Once the leek and pasta is cooked, add all the ingredients to a large mixing bowl and combine. Season with extra salt and pepper as needed
- Enjoy!
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Food safety
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- Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
- Wash hands after touching raw meat
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
Tess
Really fresh & Tasty. Healthy & balanced too. Great served with Salmon.
Logan
I've made this nonstop since I came across it a few months back. It is good with EVERYTHING. My fiancé and I are both obsessed. It is so good for meal prep too. THANK YOU
Julia
It was a hit! I love red onions and so I add one instead of 1/2. That was a mistake. Made it a second time with recommended measurements and it was chef kiss.
Line Lykke Høvdinghoff
Can it be served cold?
Sarah
Yes! Can be reheated or served cold 🙂
Kelsey
This was delicious!! The leeks added such a yummy and unexpected depth of flavor.
Sarah
So glad you enjoyed it, thanks so much for trying ❤️
Natalia
Made it today for lunch and it was so so good! I fried leeks in the pan until charred to save time preheating the oven and it still turned out very yummy!
Mary
Can’t wait to try this, thank you for sharing!
Mary
Phoenix, Arizona