Mediterranean Orzo Salad

Serves 4
Time 15 min
Mediterranean Orzo Salad

This spinach and whole wheat pasta salad, tossed with sun-dried tomatoes, kalamata olives and garbanzo beans (also known as chickpeas), is satisfying enough as a light main course, or perfect to serve alongside grilled entrées.

Special Diets:

Dairy FreeDairy Free
VeganVegan
VegetarianVegetarian

Ingredients

    1/2 poundwhole wheat orzo pasta
    4 cupsbaby spinach
    3 tablespoonslemon juice
    1/2 cupsun-dried tomatoes in extra-virgin olive oil, chopped, plus 2 tablespoons oil from the jar
    1 can (15-ounce)garbanzo beans (also called chickpeas), rinsed and drained
    1/4 teaspoonkosher salt
    1/2 teaspoonground black pepper, to taste
    1/2 cuppitted Kalamata olives, sliced lengthwise
    2 tablespoonsroughly chopped mint leaves
    2 tablespoonsroughly chopped parsley

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Method

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium heat, and cook orzo until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, rinse in cold water and drain again.


In a large bowl, whisk lemon juice with reserved oil from sun-dried tomatoes, salt and pepper.


Then add sun-dried tomatoes, olives, garbanzo beans, mint and parsley. Refrigerate for 1 hour for flavors to meld.


Stir in baby spinach before serving.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

390

Total Fat

6g

Saturated Fat

0.5g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

430mg

Total Carbohydrate

71g

Dietary Fiber

12g

Total Sugars

10g

Protein

15g

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