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Course Salads
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Difficulty Easy
Pulse Type Chickpeas
Specialty Diet Vegetarian
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Recipe Contributed By Garnish with Lemon

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Easy Orzo Chickpea Salad

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
servings

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup orzo, dry
  • 6 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp oregano, fresh; chopped
  • 2 tsp garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper, ground
  • 4 oz goat cheese, crumbled
  • 1 1/2 cups cucumber, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups tomatoes, chopped
  • 3 cups chickpeas, cooked

Instructions

  • Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water and set aside.
  • Combine olive oil, vinegar, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper in a small mason jar. Shake vigorously to combine.
  • Add cooked orzo, goat cheese, cucumber, tomatoes and chickpeas to a large bowl and stir to combine. Drizzle 2/3 of oregano vinaigrette over orzo mixture and stir to combine. Chill for at least 1 hour. Stir before serving and add remaining vinaigrette if desired.
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