Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with our tantalizing Greek Orzo Artichoke Salad. This delectable dish combines the perfect balance of textures and flavors, making it a refreshing and satisfying meal.
The main recipe features a medley of tender orzo pasta, succulent artichoke hearts, juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and a burst of fresh herbs, all tossed in a tangy lemon-herb vinaigrette. This vibrant salad is a symphony of colors and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.
For a vegetarian twist, we offer a delightful variation that swaps out the chicken for roasted portobello mushrooms. These meaty mushrooms add a savory depth of flavor and a satisfying texture to the salad.
If you're looking for a lighter option, our orzo salad with artichokes and asparagus is a perfect choice. This refreshing salad features crisp asparagus, tender artichoke hearts, and a zesty lemon-herb dressing, making it a great option for a light lunch or a side dish.
And for those who love the classic combination of chicken and artichokes, our chicken and artichoke pasta salad is a must-try. This hearty salad combines tender chicken, artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, and a creamy Caesar dressing for a flavorful and satisfying meal.
No matter which recipe you choose, you'll be in for a treat. These Greek Orzo Artichoke Salads are versatile, flavorful, and sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
MEDITERRANEAN ORZO SALAD
You'll love this easy orzo salad loaded with chopped veggies, fresh herbs and other Mediterranean favorites. Tossed in a bold lemony dressing. For the best flavor, dress the Mediterranean orzo salad while the orzo is still a little warm. Pasta that hasn't cooled completely will drink up the dressing really well. And allow the salad to sit for at least a few minutes (or up to an hour in the fridge) for the flavors to meld before serving.
Provided by Suzy Karadsheh
Categories Salad
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook the orzo pasta according package instructions (mine took about 8 minutes). Drain and cool briefly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the grape tomatoes, green onions, bell peppers, parsley, dill, olives and capers (hold the feta for now). Add the orzo pasta.
- Make the dressing. In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, lemon zest, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, oregano and a good pinch of kosher salt and black pepper. Whisk to combine.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until well combined and the orzo pasta is well coated with the dressing.
- Top with pieces of creamy feta cheese. Cover and refrigerate for a bit before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.1 kcal, Carbohydrate 6.9 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Cholesterol 0.4 mg, Sodium 39.4 mg, Fiber 2.3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
GREEK ORZO ARTICHOKE SALAD
Received this gem in an email! This will serve well at summer potlucks (with much coming from the garden!) as a side for lovely things off the grill - bluefish, shrimp, maybe even flounder!
Provided by Busters friend
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- Drain artichoke hearts, reserving liquid.
- In large bowl combine pasta, artichoke hearts, garlic, tomato, cucumber, onion, feta, olives, parsley, lemon juice, oregano and lemon pepper. Toss and chill for 1 hour in refrigerator.
- Just before serving, drizzle reserved artichoke marinade over salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.3, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 22.2, Sodium 422, Carbohydrate 44.6, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 4.6, Protein 11.9
GREEK ORZO SALAD (ORZO FETA SALAD)
Greek Orzo Salad with feta cheese is one of those super simple dishes that take just so little effort to prepare! Short cooking time, little preparation and you will have a delicious light meal or side dish in 30'!
Provided by Eli K. Giannopoulos
Categories Salad
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- To prepare this delicious Greek orzo salad recipe, start with cooking the orzo pasta. Boil the water in the kettle. At the same time heat the olive oil over a medium high heat in a large saucepan. Once the oil is shimmering, add the orzo and cook, stirring often until the orzo starts to color. Fill the pan with boiling water, stir in a of teaspoon of salt and cook the orzo for 10-12 minutes, until just tender and al-dente.
- Drain the orzo and rinse under a cold tap until the water running out the pasta runs clear. Set aside to drain away any excess water, stirring occasionally to prevent the pasta sticking to each other.
- Meanwhile, quarter the cherry tomatoes, peel and finely chop the onion and the cucumber, and quarter the olives.
- Transfer the cooked orzo to a large bowl and stir in the salad vegetables. Roughly chop the fresh herbs and add those too.
- To make the dressing, in a small bowl combine the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, lemon zest, and a generous amount of salt and pepper. Stir this into the orzo mixture.
- Add the cubed feta and stir carefully, making sure the cheese pieces don't break up too much. Season to taste with more salt and pepper, if needed, and leave to stand in the fridge for roughly an hour before serving to allow the orzo to soak up the dressing. Enjoy!
GREEK ORZO SALAD
Tart and refreshing, this side salad is a big hit at Judy Roberts' Las Vegas, Nevada home. With all the tasty toppings-including red onion, tomatoes, olives, feta cheese and a zesty dressing-you'd never know it has just 7 grams of fat. "Tiny pasta called orzo gives it extra interest," Judy notes.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook orzo according to package directions; drain. In a large serving bowl, toss orzo with 2 teaspoons oil. , In another bowl, combine the onion, parsley, vinegar, oregano, salt, sugar, pepper and remaining oil; pour over orzo and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2-24 hours. Just before serving, gently stir in tomatoes, cucumber, olives and cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 498mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GREEK ORZO SALAD WITH CHICKPEAS & ARTICHOKE HEARTS
Quintessential Greek flavors - feta, lemon and dill - combine perfectly in this hearty salad. To complete the Mediterranean mood, try pairing it with a Greek Retsina or a Portuguese Vinho Verde. From EatingWell magazine May/June 1996, and "EatingWell Serves Two" Dietary Exchanges: 4 starch, 2 vegetable, 1 very lean meat, 1 fat (4 Carbohydrate Serving). Posted for ZWT6. NOTE: Recipe amended to indicate fresh lemon juice and optional addition of some greek seasoning for more flavor.
Provided by kitty.rock
Categories Beans
Time 39m
Yield 2 salads, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Cook orzo until just tender, about 9 minutes, or according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water until cool. Press to remove excess water. Transfer to a medium bowl and toss with oil.
- Mash garlic and salt into a paste with the back of a spoon in a medium bowl. Whisk in lemon juice and pepper. Add the cooked orzo, artichokes, chickpeas, feta, dill and mint; toss gently to combine. Add tomatoes and toss again.
- Divide spinach between 2 plates and top with the salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 506.6, Fat 11.5, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 22.2, Sodium 872.8, Carbohydrate 85.3, Fiber 25.1, Sugar 6.9, Protein 21.7
ORZO TOMATO ARTICHOKE SALAD
Fresh tomatoes, artichoke hearts, black olives, and orzo with an olive oil, balsamic, and basil dressing.
Provided by my2funsons
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
- Whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and basil together in a small bowl for the dressing.
- Combine cooked orzo, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, olives, and Parmesan cheese in a large bowl. Stir dressing into the orzo mixture until all ingredients are well coated. Can be served warm or chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.4 calories, Carbohydrate 35.5 g, Cholesterol 3.5 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 360.2 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
BAKED ORZO WITH ARTICHOKES AND PEAS
This is a Greek-inspired pastitsio, a comforting béchamel-enriched mix of orzo, artichokes and peas. Rather than butter, the béchamel in this dish is made with a couple of glugs of good extra virgin olive oil.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, weekday, pastas, main course
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Make the béchamel and set aside.
- Prepare the artichokes. Fill a bowl with water and add the lemon juice. Cut away the stem and the top third of each artichoke, break off the leaves and trim them down to the bottoms, placing them in the water as you go along. Quarter them and slice large quarters about 1/4 inch thick. Save the leaves and steam them; serve them as a first course or a side dish.
- Drain the artichoke hearts and dry on a clean dish towel. Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a large, heavy skillet. Add the sliced artichoke hearts and cook, stirring, until lightly browned and tender, about 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Turn down the heat and add the garlic. Cook just until fragrant, about 30 seconds, and remove from the heat.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Oil a 2-quart baking dish. Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil and add the orzo. Cook 5 minutes, add the peas and continue to boil for another 4 minutes, until the orzo is just tender but still firm to the bite. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Add the artichokes, herbs, béchamel and Parmesan and stir together until the sauce coats all of the other ingredients. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
- Place in the oven and bake 30 minutes, until lightly colored on top.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1139, UnsaturatedFat 25 grams, Carbohydrate 82 grams, Fat 75 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 35 grams, SaturatedFat 44 grams, Sodium 3989 milligrams, Sugar 40 grams, TransFat 2 grams
ORZO & ARTICHOKE SALAD WITH PROSCIUTTO
Make and share this Orzo & Artichoke Salad With Prosciutto recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dancer
Categories Cheese
Time 26m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook orzo in large saucepan of boiling salted water until aldente, drain.
- Rinse under cold water and drain again.
- Transfer orzo to large bowl.
- Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and toss to combine.
- Bring chicken broth to simmer in heavy medium saucepan.
- Add artichokes and simmer 3 minutes, drain.
- Mix artichokes into orzo.
- Whisk vinegar, lemon juice and mustard in small bowl.
- Whisk in remaining 2 tablespoons oil.
- Stir in basil.
- Pour dressing over orzo.
- Add all remaining ingredients and toss well.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Cover and refrigerate (Can be prepared 1 day ahead).
- Serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.1, Fat 13.4, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 7.5, Sodium 272.9, Carbohydrate 27.5, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 1.3, Protein 9.2
ROASTED ARTICHOKE GREEK SALAD
A roasted artichoke Greek salad.
Provided by Heather
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Place artichokes on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt.
- Bake in the preheated oven on the top rack until golden, about 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool at least 10 minutes.
- While artichokes cool, whisk 3 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, and sea salt to taste together in a large bowl for dressing. Set aside.
- Place romaine lettuce in a serving bowl. Add artichokes and feta cheese. Drizzle with dressing and toss to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.2 calories, Carbohydrate 4.7 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 339.3 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
Tips:
- Prep Ingredients: Chop, slice, and measure all ingredients before starting to assemble the salad. This will help save time and ensure that everything is evenly distributed.
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh vegetables, herbs, and artichokes will provide the best flavor and texture for this salad.
- Choose Good Quality Orzo: Opt for a high-quality orzo pasta that holds its shape well when cooked.
- Cook Orzo Properly: Follow the package instructions for cooking orzo to ensure it is al dente, with a slight bite to it.
- Marinate Artichoke Hearts: Marinating the artichoke hearts in a mixture of lemon juice, olive oil, and herbs enhances their flavor.
- Combine Ingredients Gently: When combining the ingredients for the salad, do so gently to avoid breaking up the orzo or artichoke hearts.
- Season to Taste: Taste the salad before serving and adjust seasonings as desired. You may want to add more lemon juice, salt, or pepper.
- Serve Immediately: This salad is best enjoyed immediately after assembling, as the orzo can become soggy if it sits for too long.
Conclusion:
With its vibrant colors, fresh flavors, and satisfying textures, this Greek Orzo Artichoke Salad is a delightful dish perfect for summer gatherings, potlucks, or as a light and refreshing meal. The combination of orzo, artichokes, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, and feta cheese creates a delicious and balanced salad that is sure to impress. Whether you're a fan of Greek cuisine or simply looking for a flavorful and healthy salad recipe, this Greek Orzo Artichoke Salad is a must-try. Enjoy it as a main course or as a side dish, and let the bright and tangy flavors transport you to the sunny shores of Greece.
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