Description
The Simple Mediterranean Chickpea and Orzo Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that combines the wholesome goodness of chickpeas with tender orzo pasta. Bursting with fresh vegetables, tangy feta, and a zesty lemon-garlic dressing, this salad is perfect for any occasion—be it a summer barbecue, light lunch, or healthy side dish. With its colorful presentation and delightful textures, it’s sure to impress your guests while being easy to prepare. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this satisfying meal that’s both versatile and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo
- 3 cups arugula
- 15 oz chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
- 5 oz feta cheese (crumbled)
- 1 cup kalamata olives (pitted and halved)
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Fresh herbs (basil and parsley)
- Sun-dried tomatoes
Instructions
- Cook the orzo in a large pot of salted boiling water for about 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, arugula, chickpeas, feta, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, chopped herbs, almonds, and red onion.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Adjust seasoning to taste before serving immediately or chilling for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg