Chickpea Orzo Salad

Ingredients

  1. 8 oz. Orzo Pasta

  2. 4-5 Green Onions, chopped

  3. 1/2 Lemon, zested and juiced

  4. 1 15 oz. can Chickpeas

  5. 1/2 Green Pepper, chopped (can also use Broccoli, Cucumber, or other peppers)

  6. 1/4 cup fresh Parsley

  7. 1/4 cup fresh Mint

  8. 1/4 Cup fresh Basil

  9. 1/4 cup fresh Dill

  10. 1/2 tsp. Salt & Pepper to taste

    Dressing

  11. 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil

  12. 3 Tbsp Red Wine Vinegar


Make It

  1. Cook the Orzo pasta, based on box instructions. Set aside and let cool

  2. Chop up green onions, bell pepper, and all herbs

  3. Drain can of chickpeas, water/wash until foam disappears

  4. Place orzo in large bowl, add 1/2 tsp. salt & pepper

  5. Zest Lemon onto orzo and mix

  6. Add chickpeas, green onion and bell pepper, mix (along with other veggies, if using)

  7. Add all herbs, mix

  8. Add dressing and lemon juice, mix and taste. Add more salt and pepper if needed

  9. Once cooled completely, place in refrigerator for up to 4 days

  10. Enjoy!