Cold Orzo Salad with Chickpeas and Pine Nuts

Name: Cold Orzo Salad with Chickpeas and Pine Nuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 lb orzo pasta; 2 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin ); ½ tsp fine sea salt; 1 ½ cups chickpeas (rinsed and drained (1 can, 15 oz / 400 g)); 4 oz feta cheese (crumbled or in small chunks); 12 oz marinated artichoke hearts (drained); ½ cup pine nuts (toasted); 1 tbsp lemon juice; 4 sprigs fresh parsley (leaves only); Pinch black pepper; ⅔ cup sun-dried tomatoes (sliced, optional)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:10min

A 25-minute cold orzo salad with chickpeas, pine nuts, artichoke hearts, and salty feta. A little pop of briny capers makes it special. No oven required.

Updated at: Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:03:38 GMT