Greek Orzo Salad (with Marinated Chickpeas)
  1. Make Dressing: In a bowl, whisk 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice + zest, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1½ teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon salt, and pepper until smooth.

  2. Marinate Chickpeas: Add 1 can chickpeas (drained and rinsed), toss to coat, and let sit 10 minutes.Pro tip: warm chickpeas 15-30 seconds in the microwave before tossing with the dressing so they soak up more flavor.

  3. Cook Orzo: Boil 1¼ cup orzo pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain, rinse under cold water for 10 seconds, and shake off excess.

  4. Prep Veggies: Chop 1½ cups cherry tomatoes, 1½ cups cucumber, and ½ red onion. Add to a bowl with ⅓ cup Kalamata olives, ½ block feta cheese (crumbled), and the marinated chickpeas.1¼ cup orzo pasta

  5. Toss & Serve: Mix in cooled orzo, adjust seasoning, and serve right away or chill 30–60 minutes for best flavor.

Course🍚Side Dish

Diets🥕Vegetarian...

Category🥗Salad

Cuisine🇬🇷Greek

Occasions📆Everyday🏞️Picnic🍲Potluck

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 20m

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