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lemon orzo salad

Lemon Orzo Salad

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A delicious fresh and vibrant lemon orzo salad recipe perfect for the spring and summer months.
Course Salad
Cuisine Greek, Mediterranean
Keyword big ass bowls, cool beans, healthy meal prep, meal prep salad, pasta salad, vegan meal prep
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Servings 4
Calories 425.9
Author carleigh

Equipment

  • Pot
  • chopping board
  • knife
  • Large bowl

Ingredients

  • 8 oz orzo cooked and cooled
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup kalamata olives diced
  • 1 red onion diced
  • ½ cup fresh parsley diced
  • ½ cup vegan feta crumbled
  • ¾ cup chickpeas canned, drained & rinsed

Lemon Dressing

  • 2 lemons squeezed
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil optional

Instructions

  • Cook the orzo according to package directions and allow to cool.
  • Assemble dressing ingredients in a jar.
  • Add all salad ingredients to a bowl and drizzle on the dressing. Toss and enjoy immediately or store in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 425.9kcal | Carbohydrates: 65.1g | Protein: 16.3g | Fat: 13.1g | Saturated Fat: 2.8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6.7g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 1002mg | Potassium: 537mg | Fiber: 8.5g | Sugar: 8.6g | Vitamin A: 1901.5IU | Vitamin C: 87.6mg | Calcium: 83.9mg | Iron: 3.1mg