Orzo Salad
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Orzo Salad
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This greek orzo salad is made with cucumbers, chickpeas, tomatoes, red onion, feta and herbs, all tossed in a herb dressing. A simple yet hearty pasta salad that can be served as a main course or side dish.
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces dried orzo pasta cooked in salted water according to package directions, then cooled
- 1 1/2 cups cucumber diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup chickpeas
- 1/4 cup minced red onion
- 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions
- Place the orzo pasta, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, red onion, parsley and feta cheese in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, oregano and salt and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture. Toss to coat, then serve.
Notes
- To cool your orzo quickly for this salad, run it under cold water in a colander. The cold water will cool the pasta as well as prevent it from clumping together.
- This salad can be prepared up to 8 hours before you plan to serve it.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
310kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
157mg
(7%)
Potassium
280mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
200IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
8.6mg
(10%)
Calcium
90mg
(9%)
Iron
1.7mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 310 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 310kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 157mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 280mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 200IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 8.6mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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