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Mediterranean Orzo Salad
This Mediterranean Orzo Salad is bursting with delicious Mediterranean inspired flavors, packed with chickpeas, Kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes and feta cheese. It's colorful, refreshing and best of all ready in only 20 minutes!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 482 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Salad , Lunch , Dinner , Brunch
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
For the Dressing
- ¼ cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper or to taste
For the Salad
- 1 cup orzo dry
- 19 ounce chickpeas 1 can, drained
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes cut in half
- 1½ cups kalamata olives pitted and cut in half
- 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1 medium red onion chopped
Instructions
- Cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions.
- In a medium size jar add all the dressing ingredients together, close the lid and shake a few times, to mix well. Alternatively, you could whisk all the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl. Set aside.
- In a large bowl add all the salad ingredients, pour the dressing over and toss well.
- Top with additional feta cheese, parsley and pepper if preferred.
- Serve cold.
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Notes
- Pasta Choice: Though orzo is my go-to, you can use any small pasta shape you have on hand.
- Veggie Variation: Feel free to swap in any other Mediterranean veggies you like, cucumbers or bell peppers would work great!
- Protein Addition: For a heartier meal, add some grilled chicken or shrimp.
- Make Ahead: This salad tastes even better the next day, making it the perfect dish to prepare ahead of time. Just remember to give it a good stir before serving.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
482kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
50g
(17%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
924mg
(39%)
Potassium
509mg
(15%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
717IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
205mg
(21%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 482
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 482kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 924mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 509mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 717IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 205mg | 21% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.