Best Orzo Tomato Artichoke Salad Recipes

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ORZO TOMATO ARTICHOKE SALAD



Orzo Tomato Artichoke Salad image

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

2 cups uncooked orzo pasta
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, or to taste
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

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

ARTICHOKE, ORZO AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO SALAD



Artichoke, Orzo and Sun-Dried Tomato Salad image

A fantastic combination of healthy spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts and orzo. You sprinkle with creamy feta and a light dressing to finish off the salad!

Provided by Balancing Cinderella

Categories     Cheese

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup orzo pasta
4 cups fresh spinach, coarsely chopped
3/4 cup sun-dried tomato, chopped (use the oil-packed)
5 tablespoons red onions, finely chopped
3 tablespoons kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
1 (15 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, chopped (reserve the liquid for the dressing)
salt and pepper
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • 1. Cook orzo according to package directions. Rinse and set aside.
  • 2. In a large bowl, toss orzo, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, onion olives and artichoke.
  • 3. Pour 1/2 of the artichoke liquid over the salad, season with salt and pepper, toss again. (You can add more liquid to taste.).
  • 4. Sprinkle feta over salad and lightly toss.
  • 5. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.9, Fat 6.7, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 22.2, Sodium 511.9, Carbohydrate 36, Fiber 8.6, Sugar 5.5, Protein 10.9

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