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Easy Orzo Pasta Salad

This easy orzo pasta salad is a fun Mediterranean twist on a classic pasta salad. With tomatoes, spinach, and garbanzo beans, it's packed with flavor!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 309 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course , Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean , American

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups orzo
  • 15 ounces canned chickpeas drained and rinsed, 1 can
  • ⅓ cup finely diced red onion
  • 2 cups fresh spinach chopped
  • 1 ½ cups diced fresh tomatoes diced
  • ½ cup crumbled Feta cheese
Dressing
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

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  1. Cook orzo until tender. Cool.
  2. Combine all dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk.
  3. Combine orzo with remaining salad ingredients.
  4. Toss with dressing and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

  • Orzo Pasta Salad will keep in a covered container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Stir before serving again. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 309 (15%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Cholesterol 8mg (3%) Sodium 124mg (5%) Potassium 346mg (10%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 990IU (20%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 91mg (9%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 309

% Daily Value*

Calories 309 15%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 124mg 5%
Potassium 346mg 7%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 990IU 20%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 91mg 9%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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