
Mediterranean Chickpea and Orzo Salad
A refreshing lunch salad packed with protein-rich chickpeas, creamy feta, and fresh vegetables.
⏱ 20 min prep · 10 min cookServes 4410 cal · 14g proteinvegetarianhigh protein
Ingredients
- 8 oz orzo
- 1 can chickpeas (canned)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 count cucumber
- 0.5 cup feta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 count lemon
- 0.25 cup parsley
Instructions
- 1
Cook orzo in salted water until tender, then drain and cool.
- 2
Dice the cucumber and halve the cherry tomatoes.
- 3
In a large bowl, combine orzo, chickpeas, tomatoes, and cucumber.
- 4
Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, then pour over the salad.
- 5
Toss with crumbled feta and chopped parsley.
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