Description
A light, refreshing salad packed with Mediterranean flavors, perfect for summer picnics, quick lunches, or as a side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup Kalamata olives, halved
- 1/2 cup chickpeas, rinsed and drained
Instructions
- Cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions, then drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked orzo, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, and chickpeas.
- Toss to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Optionally, drizzle with olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper to taste, and mix well.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
For added flavor, use high-quality extra virgin olive oil or toss in some feta cheese. Adjust seasoning to your taste!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Greek salad, orzo recipe, Mediterranean healthy