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Orzo Salad

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.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 310 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Greek

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

Instructions

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  1. Place the orzo pasta, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, red onion, parsley and feta cheese in a large bowl.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, oregano and salt and pepper.
  3. 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

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

% 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.