Vegetarian Summer Orzo Salad
User Reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Additional Time:
20 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
426 kcal
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Course
Salad
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Cuisine
Italian-American Fussion
Vegetarian Summer Orzo Salad
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If you’re looking for a way to enjoy the bounty of fresh summer vegetables and herbs, this Vegetarian Summer Orzo Salad recipe is the recipe for you!
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups dry orzo pasta
- ¼ cup olive oil divided
- 2 cups spinach leaves chopped
- 15 ounces canned chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 8 ounces Mozzarella pearls
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ½ red onion diced
- 1 medium cucumber chopped
- ½ cup chopped fresh basil
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dry oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the dry orzo pasta according to the manufacturer's instructions, drain, then transfer to a bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Set aside to cool for about 20 minutes.
- Stir together the spinach, chickpeas, mozzarella pearls, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, and basil in a large bowl. Add the cooked orzo and toss to combine.
- In a small bowl, whisk the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil with the balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add the dressing to the orzo mixture and toss to combine. Serve!
Notes
- Tossing the orzo in the oil is essential to keep the orzo from becoming one stuck-together mess. Don’t skip this step!
- Store leftovers for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
426kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
54g
(18%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
9g
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
571mg
(24%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 426 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 426kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 571mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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3 reviews
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