Orzo Salad with Chickpeas, Cucumbers, Lemon, Dill, & Feta
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4.6
Orzo Salad with Chickpeas, Cucumbers, Lemon, Dill, & Feta
Description
This Orzo Salad blends small pasta grains with chickpeas, cucumber slices, crumbled feta cheese, fresh dill, and diced red onion. The salad is dressed with a simple vinaigrette of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, dill, salt, and black pepper, which adds citrus brightness and a subtle garlic undertone. Cooking the orzo and rinsing it under cold water stops the cooking and removes excess starch to keep the salad light and not sticky.
The resulting salad balances creamy and tangy feta with the earthiness of chickpeas and the crisp texture of fresh cucumber and red onion. Dill brings a fresh herbal note that complements the lemon dressing. This combination provides a refreshing accompaniment to main meals, especially in warm weather.
The salad can be served right after combining or chilled briefly to meld flavors. The straightforward preparation and mix of ingredients make it a versatile dish for lunch, potlucks, or as a side alongside grilled or roasted proteins.
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 1 cup orzo
- 15 ounces chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cucumber chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 1/4 cup dill chopped, fresh
- 1/4 cup red onion diced
For the Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon dill finely chopped, fresh
- salt to taste, freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, freshly ground
Instructions
- Cook orzo pasta according to package directions. Drain the orzo and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking and to wash away some of the starches. Allow the pasta to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine orzo, chickpeas, cucumbers, feta, dill, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, dill, salt, and pepper. Drizzle over salad and stir until ingredients are well coated. Serve immediately or chilled.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 469 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 469kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 61g | 20% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 222mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 498mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 358IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 163mg | 16% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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