Orzo Salad Recipe

Name: Orzo Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta; 2 cups cooked chickpeas; 1 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1 cup chopped parsley (or a parsley and basil mix); 1 cup chopped green onions or 1 cup red onion; 15 -20 ripe cherry tomatoes (halved or quartered); 1 large bell pepper, chopped (any color); 2 tablespoons capers, roughly chopped; 1/2 cup olive (black or green, halved); 2 (6 ounce) cans tuna (chunks or flaked); 4 -6 hardboiled egg, quartered; Dressing; 3/4 cup olive oil; 1/2 cup lemon juice; 1/4 cup thick plain yogurt; 2 crushed garlic cloves; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
2 cups cooked chickpeas
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 cup chopped parsley (or a parsley and basil mix)
1 cup chopped green onions or 1 cup red onion
15 -20 ripe cherry tomatoes (halved or quartered)
1 large bell pepper, chopped (any color)
2 tablespoons capers, roughly chopped
1/2 cup olive (black or green, halved)
2 (6 ounce) cans tuna (chunks or flaked)
4 -6 hardboiled egg, quartered
Dressing
3/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup thick plain yogurt
2 crushed garlic cloves
salt and pepper

1
Cook orzo al dente according to packet directions.
2
Drain and rinse with cold water, drain again then transfer to a bowl.
3
Add all the salad ingredients except for the tuna and eggs.
4
In a jar mix all the dressing ingredients and shake well, pour half of the dressing over the salad and mix together.
5
Cover and place in the fridge so the flavors can develop, for at least one hour.
6
Before serving add the rest of the dressing and the tuna, toss and garnish with the eggs.
7
Alternatively serve the rest of the dressing in a small jug on the side.

2053

kcal

Calories

160

Fat

117

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta, 2 cups cooked chickpeas, 1 cup crumbled feta cheese, 1 cup chopped parsley (or a parsley and basil mix), and more.

Yes, Orzo Salad 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.

Orzo Salad

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