Greek Orzo Salad

This orzo salad combines marinated artichoke hearts, cucumber, feta, tomato, olives, and a zesty dressing for a healthy, colorful, light meal or side.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 326 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 red onion, chopped
• 1 tomato, seeded and chopped
• 1 cucumber, seeded and chopped
• 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 2 (6 ounce) cans marinated artichoke hearts
• 1 (2 ounce) can black olives, drained
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon lemon pepper
• 1.5 cups uncooked orzo pasta

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Just before serving, drizzle reserved artichoke marinade over salad.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.

Step 3

Drain artichoke hearts, reserving liquid.

Step 4

Combine pasta, artichoke hearts, cucumber, tomato, onion, feta, olives, parsley, lemon juice, oregano, and lemon pepper in a large bowl; toss well. Chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

Step 5

Gather prepared ingredients together.