Healthy Vegetarian Recipes Healthy Vegetarian Dinner Recipes Healthy Vegetarian Pasta Recipes Healthy Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes Orzo Salad with Chickpeas & Artichoke Hearts 4.2 (5) 5 Reviews This hearty orzo salad features feta, lemon and dill, three ingredients often found in Greek cuisine. Enjoy for lunch or dinner. By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 21, 2021 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Photography / Fred Hardy, Styling / Kady Wohlfarth / Kay Clarke Cook Time: 30 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 2 Yield: 2 servings Nutrition Profile: Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity High Fiber High-Protein Low-Calorie Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1/2 cup orzo, or other tiny pasta 1 ½ teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 clove garlic, crushed and peeled ⅛ teaspoon salt 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 14-ounce can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped 1 7-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill 1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh mint 1 large tomato, chopped 2 cups baby spinach leaves Directions 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. Tips Make Ahead Tip: Prepare the salad--without the tomatoes and spinach--cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day. Add the tomatoes just before serving and serve over the spinach. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 436 Calories 8g Fat 73g Carbs 19g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 2 Calories 436 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 73g 26% Dietary Fiber 10g 34% Total Sugars 4g Protein 19g 37% Total Fat 8g 10% Saturated Fat 3g 13% Cholesterol 5mg 2% Vitamin A 4896IU 98% Vitamin C 44mg 48% Folate 229mcg 57% Sodium 708mg 31% Calcium 165mg 13% Iron 7mg 39% Magnesium 129mg 31% Potassium 574mg 12% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved