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Orzo Salad with Chickpeas & Artichoke Hearts
Recipe courtesy EatingWell.com
Orzo Salad with Chickpeas & Artichoke Hearts
Quintessential Greek flavors—feta, lemon and dill—combine perfectly in this hearty salad. To complete the Mediterranean mood, try pairing it with a Greek Retsina or a Portuguese Vinho Verde.

1/2 cup orzo or other tiny pasta
1.5 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, crushed and peeled
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 14-ounce can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 7-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 large tomato, chopped
2 cups baby spinach leaves

Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Cook orzo until just tender, about 9 minutes, or according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water until cool. Press to remove excess water. Transfer to a medium bowl and toss with oil.

Mash garlic and salt into a paste with the back of a spoon in a medium bowl. Whisk in lemon juice and pepper. Add the cooked orzo, artichokes, chickpeas, feta, dill and mint; toss gently to combine. Add tomatoes and toss again.

Divide spinach between 2 plates and top with the salad.

Nutrition Information
Nutritional Analysis Per serving Calories 431
Carbohydrate Servings 4 Carbohydrates 74 g
Protein 18 g Fat 8 g
Saturated Fat 2 g Cholesterol 5 g
Monounsaturated Fat 3 g Dietary Fiber 9 g
Sodium 705 mg Potassium 527 mg
Exchanges 4 starch, 2 vegetable, 1 very lean meat, 1 fat Nutrition Bonus Vitamin C (50% daily value), Vitamin A (40% dv), Iron (35% dv).

Try our Fat & Calorie Calculator for additional information.

Recipe Summary
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 2 servings

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