Best Orzo Salad With Artichokes Tomatoes Chickpeas Feta Lemon Basil Dressing Recipes

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CHICKPEA, FETA AND ORZO SALAD



Chickpea, Feta and Orzo Salad image

Progresso™ chickpeas, veggies and pasta come together to make a hearty main-dish salad - that's ready in just 15 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup uncooked orzo or rosamarina pasta (6 oz)
4 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup chopped English (seedless) cucumber
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 large tomato, chopped (1 cup)
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained, rinsed
1/3 cup crumbled tomato-basil feta cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt and oil. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain well.
  • Meanwhile, in medium bowl, stir lemon juice and oil with wire whisk. Stir in cucumber, onion, thyme, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and the pepper.
  • In large bowl, gently toss tomato and chickpeas; stir in pasta, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and the cucumber mixture. Add cheese; toss gently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 47 g, Fat 1, Fiber 5 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 490 mg

ORZO SALAD WITH ARTICHOKES, TOMATOES, CHICKPEAS, FETA & LEMON BASIL DRESSING



ORZO SALAD WITH ARTICHOKES, TOMATOES, CHICKPEAS, FETA & LEMON BASIL DRESSING image

Categories     Pasta

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

  • 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. 2. Add the chickpeas, artichokes, tomatoes, and feta cheese to the orzo. Stir until combined. Season with salt and pepper. 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. 4. Pour dressing over orzo salad and stir until well combined. Serve salad immediately or chilled.

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

GREEK ORZO ARTICHOKE SALAD



Greek Orzo Artichoke Salad image

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

1 1/2 cups orzo pasta, uncooked
12 ounces marinated artichoke hearts (2 - 6 ounce cans)
1 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 cucumber, seeded and chopped
1 red onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
2 ounces black olives, drained (2 ounce can)
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon oregano, dried
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper

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

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