Description
A vibrant Mediterranean Orzo Salad filled with fresh ingredients and flavors, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz orzo pasta
- 1 cup asparagus spears, chopped
- 1 can marinated artichoke hearts, chopped
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup pine nuts (optional)
- 1/2 cup olives (optional)
- 1 cucumber, diced (optional)
- 1 cup grilled chicken, sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions; drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked orzo, chopped asparagus, artichoke hearts, crumbled feta, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped fresh basil.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Customize your salad with optional ingredients like olives, cucumber, and grilled chicken.
- Before serving, sprinkle toasted pine nuts on top for added crunch.
Notes
Ensure to chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing & Chilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg