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Lemon Orzo Chickpea Salad

Zesty Lemon Orzo Chickpea Salad for Fresh Summer Vibes

A quick and nutritious Lemon Orzo Chickpea Salad packed with flavor, perfect for summer meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 18 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup Orzo Cook according to package instructions.
  • 1 medium Lemon Juice and zest.
  • 1 can Chickpeas Drained and rinsed.
  • 1 medium Cucumber Chopped.
  • 1 medium Red Onion Diced.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped.
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 tablespoon Nutritional Yeast Optional.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Adjust to spice preference.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • airtight container

Method
 

Step-By-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the orzo according to package instructions until al dente, then drain without rinsing.
  2. Prepare the dressing by whisking lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, minced garlic, and salt in a small bowl until emulsified.
  3. Combine the warm orzo, chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and optional nutritional yeast in a large bowl.
  4. Dress the salad with the zesty garlic dressing and toss gently until evenly coated.
  5. Chill the salad for at least one hour before serving to enhance flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 9gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and adjust seasonings after chilling to suit your taste.

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