Mediterranean Orzo Salad
The perfect salad to eat at home, meal prep for lunches, to bring to a potluck, or to bring to a party with friends and family!
Ingredients
- 16 oz orzo
- 3 cups arugula
- 2 cups halved rainbow cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup sliced green Greek olives
- 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 diced zucchini
- 1/2 cup chopped marinated jarred artichoke hearts
- 1/3 cup (optional) vegan feta
Lemon Olive Dressing
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive brine just take some from the jar
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried dill
- salt + pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil a pot of water and make orzo
- While orzo cooks, add arugula to a large salad bowl, then slice olives, halve cherry tomatoes, chop sun dried tomatoes and chop marinated artichokes.
- Sauté zucchini in a little olive oil on medium heat for about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Drain and rinse orzo with cool water.
- Add everything to a bowl.
- Whisk dressing ingredients and add to the salad. Toss and serve!