Orzo Salad Recipe

Name: Orzo Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb orzo pasta, dry; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 ½ tablespoons curry powder; 1 bunch green onion, thinly sliced; 19 ounces garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed; 1 red pepper, diced; 1 yellow pepper, diced; 1 ½ cups dried currants (or cranberries or a combination of them both); 5 tablespoons rice vinegar; ½ cup olive oil; salt and pepper, to taste; 1 English cucumber

Servings: persons

1 lb orzo pasta, dry
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 ½ tablespoons curry powder
1 bunch green onion, thinly sliced
19 ounces garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1 red pepper, diced
1 yellow pepper, diced
1 ½ cups dried currants (or cranberries or a combination of them both)
5 tablespoons rice vinegar
½ cup olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste
1 English cucumber

1
Cook orzo according to package instructions, drain and put in a large mixing bowl.
2
Slice the cuke lengthwise, then slice it into 1/4-inch slices.
3
Add chickpeas, cukes, diced peppers, green onions and currants or cranberries to orzo.
4
Season with salt, pepper, vinegar and oil, mix to thoroughly incorporate ingredients.
5
Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
6
Can be made up to 3 days ahead to this point.
7
If preparing ahead refrigerate in a suitable container.

890

kcal

Calories

Fat

121

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb orzo pasta, dry, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 ½ tablespoons curry powder, 1 bunch green onion, thinly sliced, 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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