Description
The Simple Mediterranean Chickpea and Orzo Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that effortlessly combines the nutty texture of orzo with hearty chickpeas and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo
- 15 oz chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 3 cups arugula
- 5 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh herbs (basil and parsley), chopped
Instructions
- Cook the orzo in salted boiling water for 8-10 minutes until al dente; drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and salt.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked orzo, chickpeas, arugula, feta cheese, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, herbs, almonds, and red onion.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg