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artichoke pasta salad with feta cheese tomatoes and spinach and orzo pasta noodles
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Orzo Pasta Salad with Artichokes

The orzo pasta salad with artichokes recipe is made with tangy marinated artichoke hearts, fresh vegetables, herbs, and a delicious 5-minute vinaigrette! This salad is loaded with flavor in each bite, and is great as a party side dish or pot luck.
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Pasta, Salad
Cuisine: American, Greek
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 8
Calories: 315kcal
Author: Kelly Jensen
Cost: $2

Ingredients

  • 1 16 ounce box orzo
  • 4 cups fresh spinach chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved or quartered
  • 1 cup English cucumber sliced
  • 1 cup kalamata olives chopped
  • 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts chopped
  • 1/2 cup roasted red peppers diced
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese see below for vegan version

Homemade Red Wine Vinaigrette Dressing

  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 6 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 3 garlic pressed
  • 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil

Instructions

  • In a large pot, cook the pasta according to package directions.  Drain and set aside to cool.
  • In a large mixing bowl add the spinach, cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, roasted red pepper, and parsley.  Add the drained and cooled pasta to the vegetables in the mixing bowl. Add the crumbled plant-based feta cheese to the bowl.
  • In a pint sized mason jar, add all the dressing ingredients and shake for 30 seconds to mix.
  • Toss dressing in with pasta and vegetables, and stir to coat.
  • Chill pasta salad in refrigerator (overnight if possible to let the flavors set) and serve!

Notes

Additions and Substitutions
  • You can add your favorite vegetables into this salad: shredded carrots, chopped lettuce instead of spinach, or whole tomatoes instead of cherry tomatoes.
  • Use a bottled dressing if you'd like instead of the homemade version - a Greek or Italian vinaigrette dressing will work as a great substitute.
  • You can omit the feta cheese, or use a vegan version for a plant-based substitute.
  • Or use a different cheese like shredded parmesan, cheddar, or fresh mozzarella pearls.

Nutrition

Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 645mg | Potassium: 309mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2218IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 2mg