Olympia Orzo Salad Recipe

Name: Olympia Orzo Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup orzo pasta; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, crushed and peeled; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained (not packed in oil); 1 (14 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (3 oz.); 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped; 3 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped; 2 cups tomatoes, vine-ripened, chopped (2 large); 3 fresh spinach leaves, washed and dried (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup orzo pasta
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed and peeled
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained (not packed in oil)
1 (14 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (3 oz.)
1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
3 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped
2 cups tomatoes, vine-ripened, chopped (2 large)
3 fresh spinach leaves, washed and dried (optional)

1
In a large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente, about 3 to 5 minutes (package reads 8-10!). Drain in a colander and rinse under cold water until cool. Press to remove excess water. Transfer to a large bowl and toss with oil.
2
With a chef's knife, mash garlic and salt into a paste. Transfer to a small bowl and whisk in lemon juice and pepper. Set the dressing aside.
3
Gently squeeze the excess moisture from artichoke hearts and cut lengthwise into eighths. Add to the orzo along with chickpeas, feta, dill, mint, and the reserved dressing; toss gently to combine. Add the tomatoes and toss again. Serve on a bed of spinach leaves.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup orzo pasta, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, crushed and peeled, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Olympia Orzo Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

Olympia Orzo Salad

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