Mediterranean Orzo Spinach Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
    2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
    1 pound ground lamb
    2 cloves garlic, chopped
    1 tablespoon ground coriander
    salt and pepper to taste
    4 cups fresh spinach leaves, chopped
    3 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
    1 lemon, zested and juiced
    1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
    1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
    5 green onions, chopped
    1 cup crumbled feta cheese
Preparation
    Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add orzo pasta, cook for 5 minutes, or until al dente. Drain.
    Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place the lamb and garlic in the skillet. Season lamb with coriander, salt, and pepper. Cook until evenly browned. Remove from heat, and drain.
    In a large bowl, mix the spinach, tomatoes, lemon juice and zest, mint, parsley, green onions, and remaining olive oil. Toss with the orzo, lamb, and feta cheese to serve.

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