This greek orzo salad is made with cucumbers, chickpeas, tomatoes, red onion, feta and herbs, all tossed in a herb dressing. A simple yet hearty pasta salad that can be served as a main course or side dish.
8ouncesdried orzo pastacooked in salted water according to package directions, then cooled
1 1/2cupscucumberdiced
1cupcherry tomatoeshalved
1cupchickpeas
1/4cupminced red onion
1/2cupfeta cheesecrumbled
1/4cupchopped fresh parsley
6tablespoonsolive oil
1tablespoonlemon juice
1tablespoonred wine vinegar
1teaspoonDijon mustard
1/4teaspoongarlic powder
1/4teaspoondried oregano
salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Place the orzo pasta, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, red onion, parsley and feta cheese in a large bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, oregano and salt and pepper.
Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture. Toss to coat, then serve.
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Notes
To cool your orzo quickly for this salad, run it under cold water in a colander. The cold water will cool the pasta as well as prevent it from clumping together.
This salad can be prepared up to 8 hours before you plan to serve it.