Description
This vibrant Mediterranean chickpea and orzo salad combines creamy feta, tangy lemon, and fresh herbs for a refreshing and satisfying dish. It’s easy to prepare and perfect for meals, picnics, or meal prep.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Cook the orzo in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water.
2. Rinse and drain the chickpeas and pat dry.
3. In a small bowl whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
4. In a large bowl combine orzo, chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and mint, then drizzle with the dressing and toss gently.
5. Sprinkle the feta over the salad and stir lightly to distribute.
6. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: salad
- Method: boiling and tossing
- Cuisine: mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 20
Keywords: mediterranean chickpea salad, orzo salad, feta and lemon salad, easy mediterranean, healthy chickpea salad, summer salad, meal prep
