Lemon Orzo Salad
Orzo is a rice-shaped pasta that is popular in Greek and Italian cooking. This easy salad uses orzo and vegetables to make a tasty side dish.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time0 minutes mins
Refrigeration Time2 hours hrs
Total Time2 hours hrs 20 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: orzo salad
Servings: 10
Calories: 385kcal
- 16 ounces orzo pasta cooked according to package instructions and cooled
- 1 large cucumber deseeded and diced
- 1/2 red onion diced
- 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 3 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
- 1/2 cup pistachios chopped
- 15.5 ounces chickpeas rinsed and drained
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- zest of one lemon
- juice of 2 lemons
- salt and pepper
Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 178mg | Potassium: 357mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 140IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 3mg