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Mediterranean Orzo Salad

This Mediterranean Orzo Salad is bursting with delicious Mediterranean inspired flavors, packed with chickpeas, Kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes and feta cheese. It's colorful, refreshing and best of all ready in only 20 minutes!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Brunch, Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: mediterranean orzo salad, orzo salad
Servings: 6
Calories: 482kcal

Ingredients

For the Dressing

  • ¼ cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • cup olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • teaspoon pepper or to taste

For the Salad

  • 1 cup orzo dry
  • 19 ounce chickpeas 1 can, drained
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes cut in half
  • cups Kalamata olives pitted and cut in half
  • 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 medium red onion chopped

Instructions

  • Cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions.
  • In a medium size jar add all the dressing ingredients together, close the lid and shake a few times, to mix well. Alternatively, you could whisk all the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl add all the salad ingredients, pour the dressing over and toss well. 
  • Top with additional feta cheese, parsley and pepper if preferred.
  • Serve cold.

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Notes

  1. Pasta Choice: Though orzo is my go-to, you can use any small pasta shape you have on hand.
  2. Veggie Variation: Feel free to swap in any other Mediterranean veggies you like, cucumbers or bell peppers would work great!
  3. Protein Addition: For a heartier meal, add some grilled chicken or shrimp.
  4. Make Ahead: This salad tastes even better the next day, making it the perfect dish to prepare ahead of time. Just remember to give it a good stir before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 482kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 924mg | Potassium: 509mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 717IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 205mg | Iron: 4mg