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Mediterranean Orzo Salad

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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: Greek orzo Salad, Mediterranean Orzo Salad, orzo salad
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 9 minutes
Total Time: 19 minutes
Servings: 10 people
Author: Eva

Ingredients

  • 8 oz orzo pasta
  • 1 cup red and yellow bell peppers diced
  • ½ yellow or red onion diced, about 1 cup
  • 2 cups spinach chopped
  • ¾ cup Kalamata olives halved
  • 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes halved
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill minced
  • 1 can garbanzo beans rinsed and drained
  • ¼ cup feta cheese crumbled
  • zest and juice of a fresh lemon
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Boil the orzo according to package directions so that it is al dente.
  • Meanwhile, chop the peppers, onions, dill, and spinach and halve the tomatoes and olives, and place into a large bowl.
  • Rinse and drain the garbanzo beans and add to the bowl.
  • Zest and juice the lemon and place it into a small mason jar to combine with olive oil, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.   Stir or shake vigorously until combined.
  • Drain and rinse the orzo once cooked and let it cool slightly before adding to the bowl with the chopped veggies.
  • Add the feta cheese and dressing and toss until incorporated.  Taste for salt and pepper and add more if needed.