How to Make Easy Mediterranean Orzo Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Experience the vibrant and robust flavors of the Mediterranean with this delicious and easy recipe for Mediterranean Orzo Salad. Perfect for a light lunch, side dish, or even a main course, this salad is filled with a variety of fresh ingredients and delightful seasonings that will transport you to the sun-soaked shores of the Mediterranean.

This salad is bursting with colorful and nutritious ingredients, making it a healthy yet satisfying option for any occasion. Whether you are look...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup uncooked orzo pasta
  • 1 ½ teaspoons lemon-infused olive oil
  • ¼ cup sliced black olives
  • ¼ cup marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
  • ¼ cup canned chickpeas
  • ¼ cup roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
  • 2 tablespoons ricotta salata cheese, crumbled or shaved

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain well.
  • Toss orzo with lemon-infused olive oil. Add olives, artichoke hearts, chickpeas, roasted red peppers, pine nuts, and ricotta salata. Toss to combine. Refrigerate to chill and allow flavors to build.
  • Nutrition

    183 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 4mg
    • Sodium: 256mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 43mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 91mg