Description
The Simple Mediterranean Chickpea and Orzo Salad is a refreshing, vibrant dish that captures the essence of Mediterranean cuisine. Bursting with colors and flavors, this salad combines protein-rich chickpeas with tender orzo pasta, crisp arugula, and tangy feta cheese. It’s perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a potluck, enjoying a picnic, or seeking a quick weeknight dinner option. With its ease of preparation and delightful taste, this salad is sure to become a staple in your meal rotation.
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)
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
Instructions
- Cook the orzo in boiling salted water until al dente; drain and rinse with cold water.
- While the orzo cooks, prepare the vegetables: chop the arugula, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh herbs, red onion, and almonds; rinse the chickpeas.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and salt to create the dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked orzo with chickpeas, arugula, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese, almonds, red onion, basil, and parsley. Drizzle dressing over the mixture.
- Gently toss everything together until well coated; adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg