Easy orzo and chickpea salad(Recipe)

March 26, 2022

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Easy orzo and chickpea salad (Recipe)

Ingredients

¾ cup dried orzo

6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (I use Kasandrinos)

4 tablespoons red wine vinegar

2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano

2 teaspoons minced garlic

1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground pepper

4 ounces goat cheese crumbled

1 ½ cups chopped cucumber

1 ½ cups chopped tomatoes

3 cups cooked chickpeas or 3 cups canned, rinsed chickpeas

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 ⅔ 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.

Enjoy!!!

Servings : 8
Ready in : 15 Minutes
Course : Side Dish
Calories: 272kcal

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