Orzo Salad With Artichokes, Tomatoes, Chickpeas, Fe

Name: Orzo Salad With Artichokes, Tomatoes, Chickpeas, Feta & Lemon Basil Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups vegetable broth (you can use water); 1 1/2 cups orzo; 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed; 1 cup chopped artichoke hearts; 1 cup chopped tomatoes; 1 cup feta cheese; Salt and pepper, to taste; For the Lemon Basil Dressing:; 3/4 cup basil leaves, packed; 2 cloves garlic, smashed; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

4 cups vegetable broth (you can use water)
1 1/2 cups orzo
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
1 cup chopped artichoke hearts
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1 cup feta cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Lemon Basil Dressing:
3/4 cup basil leaves, packed
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

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1. Pour the broth into a heavy large saucepan. Cover the pan and bring the broth to a boil over high heat. Stir in the orzo. Cook until the orzo is tender but still firm to the bite, stirring frequently, about 7 minutes. Drain the orzo through a strainer and rinse with cold water. Drain completely and transfer the orzo to a large bowl.
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2. Add the chickpeas, artichokes, tomatoes, and feta cheese to the orzo. Stir until combined. Season with salt and pepper.
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3. To make the dressing: in a blender or food processor, blend the basil, garlic, salt, and lemon juice until smooth. With the motor running, slowly add the oil. Blend until combined.
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4. Pour dressing over orzo salad and stir until well combined. Serve salad immediately or chilled.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 4 cups vegetable broth (you can use water), 1 1/2 cups orzo, 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed, 1 cup chopped artichoke hearts, and more.

Yes, Orzo Salad With Artichokes, Tomatoes, Chickpeas, Feta & Lemon Basil Dressing 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Orzo Salad With Artichokes, Tomatoes, Chickpeas, Feta & Lemon Basil Dressing

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