Asparagus, tomato and chickpea orzo salad

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    6 as a side

  • Calories

    406 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Mediterranean

Asparagus, tomato and chickpea orzo salad

Looking for something refreshing, simple, and healthy to go with your chicken, fish, or steak main? Look no further! This orzo salad with feta, asparagus and chickpeas is the perfect choice!

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Ingredients

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for the salad

  • 7 ounces orzo pasta (sometimes called risoni)
  • 1 bunch asparagus woody ends removed
  • 7 ounces cherry tomatoes cut into halves or thirds
  • 7 ounces feta cheese chopped into small cubes
  • 1 bunch basil roughly chopped
  • 14 ounces chickpeas drained (1 x 14-ounce / 400 gram can)

for the dressing

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1.5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic crushed
  • black pepper a few grinds
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Instructions

  1. Cook the orzo according to the packet instructions. Drain and rinse in cold water, then add to a large bowl.
  2. Meanwhile, prepare the asparagus. Griddle or pan fry in a tiny bit of olive oil until tender and slightly charred (about 10 minutes). Chop into small lengths (a few centimetres each). Let cool for a few minutes while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
  3. Add the tomatoes, feta, asparagus pieces and basil to the large bowl of orzo with the drained chickpeas / garbanzo beans.
  4. Whisk the dressing ingredients together, then pour over the salad (to taste – you might like to start with just half and see how you like it*)
  5. Serve with chicken, fish, steak, or whatever you like, and fresh crusty bread. Delicious!

Notes

  • *I like to pour about half to two thirds of the dressing over the salad, then let everyone add a bit more to their own portion if they like. Mr. Scrummy doesn’t like too much balsamic dressing on his salads, but I like a bit more!
  • This salad keeps quite well in the fridge for two or at a push three days (I polished off the leftovers on day 3 and it still tasted really good!).

Nutrition Information

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Calories 406kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 29mg (10%) Sodium 391mg (16%) Potassium 510mg (15%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 955IU (19%) Vitamin C 13mg (14%) Calcium 226mg (23%) Iron 4.5mg (25%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6as a side

Amount Per Serving

Calories 406 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 406kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 29mg 10%
Sodium 391mg 16%
Potassium 510mg 11%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 955IU 19%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 226mg 23%
Iron 4.5mg 25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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