Description
A refreshing salad combining asparagus, artichokes, and orzo.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo
- 1 cup asparagus, chopped
- 1 can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook orzo according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Blanch asparagus in boiling water for 2 minutes, then transfer to ice water.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked orzo, asparagus, artichokes, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Top with feta cheese before serving.
Notes
- Can be served warm or cold.
- Great for meal prep.
- Substitute feta with a dairy-free option for a vegan version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Asparagus Artichoke Orzo Salad