Celery and Olive Orzo Salad Recipe

Name: Celery and Olive Orzo Salad Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup small-dice red onion; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, plus more as needed; 8 ounces orzo pasta; 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed; 1/3 cup small-dice celery (about 1 stalk); 1/2 cup picholine olives, pitted and coarsely chopped; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian parsley; Salt; Freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1/4 cup small-dice red onion
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, plus more as needed
8 ounces orzo pasta
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1/3 cup small-dice celery (about 1 stalk)
1/2 cup picholine olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian parsley
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper

1
Place the onion and measured vinegar in a large, nonreactive bowl and stir to combine; set aside.
2
Bring a large saucepan of heavily salted water to a boil over high heat.
3
Add the orzo and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 8 minutes.
4
Drain and rinse under cold water until cool.
5
Drain well and place in the bowl with the onion-vinegar mixture.
6
Add the chickpeas, celery, olives, olive oil, and herbs and toss to combine.
7
Taste and season with salt, pepper, and additional red wine vinegar as needed.
8
Serve at room temperature.

398

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup small-dice red onion, 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, plus more as needed, 8 ounces orzo pasta, 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed, and more.

Yes, Celery and Olive Orzo Salad Recipe falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!