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Orzo Salad with Chickpeas, Cucumbers, Lemon, Dill, & Feta
Whole wheat orzo pasta salad with chickpeas, cucumbers, lemon, dill, red onion, and feta cheese. This salad is great served as a side dish or main dish.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 469 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 1 cup uncooked orzo
- 15 ounces chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 1/2 cup crumbled Feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
For the Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
469kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
61g
(20%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
17mg
(6%)
Sodium
222mg
(9%)
Potassium
498mg
(14%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
358IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
163mg
(16%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 469
% 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.