Crab and Artichoke Orzo Salad Recipe

Name: Crab and Artichoke Orzo Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb orzo pasta; 6 ounces artichoke hearts (drained, 4 reserved and the rest coarsely chopped); 2 garlic cloves; 1 shallot, chopped; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon dried greek oregano; 2 large basil leaves; ½ cup white wine vinegar; ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 10 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and sliced into 1/4-inch strips; 5 scallions, thinly sliced crosswise; 1 lb lump crabmeat, picked over; 2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley

Servings: persons

1 lb orzo pasta
6 ounces artichoke hearts (drained, 4 reserved and the rest coarsely chopped)
2 garlic cloves
1 shallot, chopped
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon dried greek oregano
2 large basil leaves
½ cup white wine vinegar
¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper
10 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and sliced into 1/4-inch strips
5 scallions, thinly sliced crosswise
1 lb lump crabmeat, picked over
2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley

1
In a pot of boiling salted water, cook the orzo until al dente.
2
Drain and rinse under cold water, then drain; transfer to a bowl.
3
Meanwhile, in a blender, puree the 4 reserved artichoke quarters with the garlic, shallot, mustard, oregano, basil and vinegar.
4
With the machine on, pour in the oil; season with salt and pepper.
5
Stir 1 cup of the vinaigrette into the orzo.
6
Add the chopped artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, scallions, crabmeat and parsley; season with salt and pepper.
7
Spoon the orzo into shallow bowls and serve, passing the remaining vinaigrette at the table.

961

kcal

Calories

Fat

113

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb orzo pasta, 6 ounces artichoke hearts (drained, 4 reserved and the rest coarsely chopped), 2 garlic cloves, 1 shallot, chopped, and more.

Yes, Crab and Artichoke Orzo Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Crab and Artichoke Orzo Salad

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