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    Orzo Salad with Chickpeas & Artichoke He


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    Orzo Salad with Chickpeas & Artichoke Hearts

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    Quintessential Greek flavors - feta, lemon and dill - combine perfectly in this hearty salad. To complete the Mediterranean mood, try pairing it with a Greek Retsina or a Portuguese Vinho Verde.

    Ingredients:

    * 1/2 cup orzo, or other tiny pasta
    * 1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
    * 1 clove garlic, crushed and peeled
    * 1/8 teaspoon salt
    * 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
    * 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
    * 1 14-ounce can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
    * 1 7-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed
    * 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
    * 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
    * 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
    * 1 large tomato, chopped
    * 2 cups baby spinach leaves


    Preparation:
    1
    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.
    2
    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.
    3
    Divide spinach between 2 plates and top with the salad.

 

 

 


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