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Mediterranean Orzo Salad with Dill, Feta & Chickpeas

July 23, 2015 by Emily Brees 8 Comments - This post may contain affiliate links.

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Dressed with tons of dill and tossed with French feta, avocado, tomatoes and orzo, this Mediterranean Orzo Salad hits the spot! Garbanzo beans add fiber & protein and pita chips give it a light, salty crunch.

Mediterranean Orzo Salad on plate with blue tablecloth

I love summer cucumbers straight from my garden along with tomatoes and fresh herbs. Homegrown fruits and vegetables have so much more flavor than store-bought. It makes you really appreciate fresh vegetables in season. A great reason to grown your own and develop recipes around them as they ripen!

How to Make Mediterranean Orzo Salad

I imagine myself sitting quietly on a balcony overlooking the Mediterranean when I eat this salad. It takes me back to my vacation in Greece this past summer – we had the most amazing view from our hotel in Santorini. So  really Step 1 should be book a room overlooking the Mediterranean.

Step 1: Cook Orzo Pasta.

Cook orzo until it’s al dente – not too soft otherwise it won’t hold up well when mixing with the other ingredients.

Drain and rinse. Set aside to cool.

Step 2: Prepare Lemon Dressing.

While the pasta cools, whisk together dressing ingredients.

Step 3: Combine orzo with beans, feta + veggies. Add lemon Dressing.

Gently mix.

Step 4: Plate with Sliced Avocado, cherry tomatoes + Dill.

A side of pita chips is highly recommended. Who doesn’t love scooping up salad with pita chips?

 


10 Cucumber Recipes to make this Summer

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  8. Cold Vegan Soba Noodle Salad
  9. Simple Moroccan Salad
  10. Cucumber and Black Bean Salad

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Eating this Mediterranean Orzo Salad will make you feel cool as a cucumber! The high water content in cucumbers can help you maintain hydration levels during the hot summer months and placing them on your skin can help soothe sunburns. Definitely a necessity since you’re booking that room overlooking the sea, right?

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Mediterranean Orzo Salad
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
13 mins
 

Dressed with tons of dill and tossed with French feta, avocado, tomatoes and orzo, this Mediterranean Orzo Salad hits the spot! Garbanzo beans add in some fiber & protein and sea salt pita chips give it a light, salty crunch.

Course: Lunch, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Keyword: greek salad, pasta salad, salad with feta
Servings: 4
Calories: 460 kcal
Author: Emily Brees | OatandSesame
Ingredients
  • 1 cup uncooked orzo
  • 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2.5 cups chopped cucumber
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
  • 8 oz crumbled French feta cheese
  • 2 avocados ½ per person to top
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved to top
  • pita chips optional
For the Lemon Dressing:
  • 3 Tbs olive oil
  • 3 Tbs fresh lemon juice
  • 2 medium cloves garlic minced
  • 1 Tbs finely chopped fresh dill
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Cook orzo pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cool water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, 1 Tbs dill, salt, and pepper.

  3. In a large bowl, combine orzo, chickpeas, cucumbers, red onion, feta, and dill. Combine the dressing with the orzo mixture and gently toss.

  4. Plate the salad. Layer plate with sliced avocado, cherry tomatoes, salt + pepper. And a side of pita chips!

Notes

Omit the feta to make this salad a Vegan dish and cut the calories and fat. Add olives or a little extra salt to make up for the tangy feta.

Nutrition information does not include pita chips which are optional.

adapted from Twopeasandtheirpod.com

Nutrition Facts
Mediterranean Orzo Salad
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 460
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

Orzo pasta, cucumbers, tomatoes on plate with feta and pita chips

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  1. Pat Hines

    December 4, 2016 at 10:38 pm

    Your recipes are the bomb! Anyway you could estimate calories, carbs, etc.? I know it’s a lot to ask…..

    Reply
    • Emily

      December 4, 2016 at 11:22 pm

      Thanks so much Pat! That’s really sweet of you to say that! I can add the nutrition info.

      Reply
  2. Stephanie@ApplesforCJ

    February 15, 2018 at 9:24 am

    This looks sooo good. Would love to have a plate of this Right now. Cucumbers are one of my favorite and the dill just takes it over the top.

    Reply
    • Emily

      February 15, 2018 at 9:26 am

      I cannot wait for dill in my garden!

      Reply
  3. Patty

    February 15, 2018 at 9:35 am

    What a lovely salad, it looks so delicious, would love to have it for dinner!

    Reply
  4. Elaine @ Dishes Delish

    February 15, 2018 at 9:37 am

    Mmmm. This orzo salad looks delicious!! Delicious and fresh! Especially with the dill dressing. YUM! I will be making this soon!

    Reply
  5. April

    February 15, 2018 at 10:07 am

    That plate looks so fresh and healthy! I love it. Looks like my kind of meal!

    Reply
  6. Sharon

    February 15, 2018 at 10:31 am

    What a light and lovely salad. The dill salad dressing is really a great topper making it perfect for lunch or dinner.

    Reply

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