Description
This Orzo Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a light meal. The combination of orzo pasta, chickpeas, fresh vegetables, feta cheese, and a zesty dressing creates a satisfying and delicious salad.
Ingredients
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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: Cook orzo pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix orzo, chickpeas, cucumbers, feta, dill, and red onion.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, dill, salt, and pepper.
- Toss Salad: Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss until well coated.
- Serve: Serve immediately or chill before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
