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Orzo Salad

This Easy Orzo Salad is light, fresh, and filled with veggies, chickpeas, and fresh herbs. It will quickly become a go-to pasta salad in your house!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 355 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian , American

Ingredients

For the Orzo Salad:
  • 12 ounces orzo pasta
  • 2 heaping cups arugula or baby spinach
  • 1 English cucumber, chopped
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
  • 15 ounces chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • ½ small red onion, diced
  • ½ cup crumbled Feta cheese
  • ½ cup chopped fresh basil
For the Dressing:
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (1 large lemon)
  • 1 tablespoon golden balsamic vinegar (or champagne vinegar)
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

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  1. In a large saucepan, bring salted water to a boil and cook the orzo until al dente, according to package instructions.
  2. While the pasta is cooking, make the dressing. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  3. Drain the orzo in a strainer and rinse well with cold water. Pour the cooked orzo in a large bowl.
  4. Add the arugula (or spinach), cucumber, tomatoes, chickpeas, onion, feta, and basil to the orzo and gently stir. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and stir again. Season with additional salt and pepper, if necessary. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

  • The salad will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • The salad will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 355kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 53g (18%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 8mg (3%) Sodium 116mg (5%) Potassium 465mg (13%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 677IU (14%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 97mg (10%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 355

% Daily Value*

Calories 355kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 53g 18%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 116mg 5%
Potassium 465mg 10%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 677IU 14%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 97mg 10%
Iron 2mg 11%

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