Orzo Tomato Artichoke Salad
This Orzo Tomato Artichoke Salad marries al dente pasta with tender artichokes, juicy tomatoes, and briny olives, all brightened by a basil-balsamic dressing. Nutty Parmesan adds savory depth, making it satisfying yet refreshing. Serve it warm for a cozy lunch or chilled as a versatile side for picnics or potlucks.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Orzo Tomato Artichoke Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 49 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 31
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 22
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- 2
Cook the orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but slightly firm, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
- 3
Whisk the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and basil together in a small bowl to make the dressing.
- 4
Combine the cooked orzo, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, olives, and Parmesan cheese in a large bowl.
- 5
Stir the dressing into the orzo mixture until all the ingredients are well coated. Serve warm or chilled.
- Calories 278.21 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 7.57 g Moderate 15%
- Carbohydrate 34.09 g 12%
- Total Fat 13.63 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 2.31 g Moderate 12%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 4.38 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 334.53 mg Moderate 15%
- Dietary Fiber 1.92 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 2.66 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 62.09 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 2.08 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 90.23 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 15.66 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 1.84 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Orzo Tomato Artichoke Salad is a Greek side dish recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 10, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Artichoke Hearts, Balsamic Vinegar, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Fresh Basil. Each serving provides about 278.21 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Orzo Tomato Artichoke Salad?
- It is a Greek salad recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for side dish or lunch or salad.
- What is Orzo Tomato Artichoke Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Artichoke Hearts, Balsamic Vinegar, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Basil, Grated Parmesan Cheese. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Orzo Tomato Artichoke Salad?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 278.21 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Orzo Tomato Artichoke Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Orzo Tomato Artichoke Salad healthy?
- Orzo Tomato Artichoke Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 278.21 calories and 7.57 g of protein, or 15% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 334.53 mg (15% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.31 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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