Name: Spinach Artichoke Orzo Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked orzo, cooled; 2 cups spinach, finely chopped; 1 cup marinated grilled artichoke hearts, drained and chopped; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp pepper

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If you like spinach artichoke dip, you’ll love this spinach artichoke orzo salad. It’s quick and easy to make with just a few ingredients. Its packed with plenty of flavor from the parmesan cheese, marinated grilled artichokes, spinach, and garlic. This makes a perfect summer side dish to your weeknight dinners or to bring to a gathering.

The best part about this recipe is that it takes less than 10 minutes to throw together if you cook the orzo ahead of time. But, since orzo is so quick to cook (8-10 minutes) anyways, you can make the whole thing in about 25 minutes if you’re starting with dry orzo. Once the orzo is cooled, you’ll just throw everything in a bowl, mix together, and you’re good to go!

Besides being delicious, this recipe has some nutrition benefits too. Each serving has 10 grams of protein and 4 grams of fiber to help keep you full and support digestion. The spinach provides fat-soluble vitamins A and K, while the olive oil provides healthy fats to help your body actually absorb those vitamins!

This recipe is great as a side to seafood or meat dishes. It keeps well in the fridge for a few days, so you could even prep this ahead of time and have it with meals throughout the week. It’s great for weeknight dinners or make a big batch to bring to a barbecue!

I hope you enjoy this spinach artichoke orzo salad. If you’re looking for more summer salad recipes, check out this peach, basil, and burrata salad.