Orzo Salad with Chickpeas & Artichoke Hearts

Nice hearty full meal salad I love this salad and make it often now that I can actually find whole wheat orzo (an ingredient that's been called for in Eating Well recipes for years and years but which I could never find until recently). I do tend to make it a bit differently than written. I think it's better with marinated artichoke hearts, as unmarinated just don't have much flavor. I add some olive oil to the dressing and use dried dill instead of fresh, which I add to the dressing and let soften for a bit. I leave out the mint (don't have any fresh in the garden and dried doesn't have much flavor) and tomatoes (hate tomatoes). I use good quality sheep's milk feta, which makes a big difference in flavor, and probably add more than called for. I've served it over other greens than spinach on occasion, and it's always tasty. Pros: Quick and easy, makes a filling and well balanced meal

Nice hearty full meal saladI love this salad and make it often now that I can actually find whole wheat orzo (an ingredient that's been called for in Eating Well recipes for years and years but which I could never find until recently). I do tend to make it a bit differently than written. I think it's better with marinated artichoke hearts, as unmarinated just don't have much flavor. I add some olive oil to the dressing and use dried dill instead of fresh, which I add to the dressing and let soften for a bit. I leave out the mint (don't have any fresh in the garden and dried doesn't have much flavor) and tomatoes (hate tomatoes). I use good quality sheep's milk feta, which makes a big difference in flavor, and probably add more than called for. I've served it over other greens than spinach on occasion, and it's always tasty.Pros: Quick and easy, makes a filling and well balanced meal

Loved it I doubled it, used the cherry tomato idea that another reviewer wrote, i didnt add the feta cheese as i dont eat dairy and this turned out wonderful and full of flavour. All the men in my house even loved it. Nice job and thanks for the great views.

Very fresh and light.

Very fresh and light.