5 from 72 votes
Orzo Salad with Asparagus, Artichoke Hearts and Feta
This Orzo Salad combines tender orzo pasta with crisp asparagus pieces and tangy artichoke hearts, all tossed in a lemony olive oil dressing. Fresh dill and mint add herbal brightness, while crumbled feta provides a creamy, salty contrast. Chopped roasted pistachios on top lend a satisfying crunch, making this salad a balanced mix of textures and flavors. It works well as a light lunch or a side dish for grilled meats or seafood, especially in spring or summer when asparagus is in season.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
6
1-cup servings
Calories:
202 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Salad
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 1 cup orzo dry
- ½ pound asparagus , about ½ a bunch, spears sliced into 2-inch pieces (about 4 pieces per spear)
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 garlic minced or pressed, clove
- 1 ounce can artichoke hearts drained then sliced in half again, quartered, in water
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons dill chopped, fresh
- 2 tablespoons mint chopped, fresh
- ¼ cup roasted , salted pistachios, chopped
- ⅓ cup feta cheese crumbled
Instructions
- Fill a medium-sized pot with water and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, generously salt the water. Add the orzo and cook for about 8 minutes or until al dente. Add the asparagus and cook for 1 minute more then drain.
- While the orzo is cooking, add the lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and ½ teaspoon salt and freshly ground black pepper to a bowl and whisk to emulsify. Add the chopped artichokes and stir to coat. Once the orzo and asparagus are ready, drain them then add them to the serving bowl. Toss to combine. Wait a few minutes to let everything cool down, then stir in the dill, mint, and feta. Top with chopped pistachios and more feta if you'd like just before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
202kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
14mg
(5%)
Sodium
297mg
(12%)
Potassium
197mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
405IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
63mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 1-cup servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 202
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 202kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 297mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 405IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.