Artichoke Orzo Salad
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time11 minutes mins
Total Time31 minutes mins
Course: Sides
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 187kcal
- 1 cup orzo (uncooked)
- 2 cups baby spinach cleaned and chopped
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- 3 Tbsps red onion chopped
- 3 Tbsps olives pitted and chopped - your choice green or black
- 6 oz jar marinated artichoke hearts drain and reserve marinade
- ¾ cup goat cheese can substitute feta
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Cook orzo according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
Drain orzo and mix in large bowl with spinach, tomatoes, onion, olives, salt and pepper.
Drain artichokes reserving liquid. Chop artichokes roughly and add to salad. Crumble goat cheese and add. If serving right away add the artichoke marinade an toss gently. If making ahead, stir in a tablespoon or 2 of the liquid and save the remainder to add just before serving.
Calories: 187kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 273mg | Potassium: 337mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g