GREEK ORZO ARTICHOKE SALAD

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Received this gem in an email! This will serve well at summer potlucks (with much coming from the garden!) as a side for lovely things off the grill - bluefish, shrimp, maybe even flounder!

Provided by Busters friend

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups orzo pasta, uncooked
12 ounces marinated artichoke hearts (2 - 6 ounce cans)
1 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 cucumber, seeded and chopped
1 red onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
2 ounces black olives, drained (2 ounce can)
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon oregano, dried
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Drain artichoke hearts, reserving liquid.
  • In large bowl combine pasta, artichoke hearts, garlic, tomato, cucumber, onion, feta, olives, parsley, lemon juice, oregano and lemon pepper. Toss and chill for 1 hour in refrigerator.
  • Just before serving, drizzle reserved artichoke marinade over salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.3, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 22.2, Sodium 422, Carbohydrate 44.6, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 4.6, Protein 11.9

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