4 from 3 votes
Vegetarian Summer Orzo Salad
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!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
426 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Italian-American Fussion
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups orzo pasta dry
- ¼ cup olive oil divided
- 2 cups spinach chopped, leaves
- 15 ounces chickpeas drained and rinsed, canned
- 8 ounces mozzarella pearls
- 1 cup cherry tomato halved
- ½ red onion diced
- 1 cucumber chopped, medium
- ½ cup basil chopped, fresh
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon oregano dry
- 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!
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 426
% 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.