Chickpea Orzo Salad
Chickpea Orzo Salad is a fresh and vibrant side made with crunchy veggies like diced cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and chickpeas with tender orzo all covered in a sweet and tangy homemade dressing.
Servings 6 people
Calories 232kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces dried orzo pasta
For The Dressing
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Dijon Mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
For The Salad
- 1 ½ cups cucumbers diced
- 1 ½ cups tomatoes diced
- 1-15 ounce can garbanzo beans drained
- ¼ cup red onion diced
- 1 cup feta cheese
- ¼ cup fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook orzo pasta according to the package directions, then place in a colander and rinse with cold water.
- In a small bowl whisk together the dressing ingredients until combined.
- Add the cooled orzo to a large mixing bowl and add the dressing in and toss until coated.
- Add in the cucumbers, tomatoes, garbanzo beans, red onion, feta cheese and parsley and mix. Place in the refrigerator for 1 hour then serve.
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Notes
Store any leftover Chickpea Orzo Salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 320mg | Potassium: 181mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 448IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 142mg | Iron: 1mg
