Orzo Salad With Asparagus, Artichoke Hearts & Feta
Brighten up your summer days with this vibrant Orzo Salad With Asparagus, Artichoke Hearts & Feta. This refreshing dish is a perfect blend of textures and flavors, featuring tender asparagus and tangy artichoke hearts tossed with orzo pasta and crumbled feta cheese. Whether you serve it as a light main dish or as a flavorful side at picnics and barbecues, this salad is quick to prepare, taking only 25 minutes from start to finish. Packed with nutritious ingredients, it’s not just delicious but also a wholesome choice that everyone will love. Enjoy it chilled for a delightful meal that’s sure to impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Cook the orzo in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions for about 8-10 minutes. In the last two minutes of cooking, add asparagus.
- Drain the orzo and asparagus using a colander and rinse under cold water.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked orzo and asparagus with artichoke hearts, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, red onion, and parsley.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill for about 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg