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Vegan Mediterranean Orzo Salad

Course Salad
Cuisine Mediterranean
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 16 oz Italian Orzo
  • 3 medium cucumbers small diced
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/3 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1/3 cup kalamata olives sliced
  • 1 medium red onion small diced
  • 15 oz can of chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup fresh parsley finely chopped

Salad Dressing

  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic small minced
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil finely chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the orzo pasta 8-10 minutes following the package instructions.  Drain and set it aside to cool down.

  2. Meanwhile, cut the cucumber, tomatoes, olives, onion and parsley. Transfer to a serving bowl.

  3. In a small bowl, whisk all of the dressing ingredients together.

  4. When the pasta is cool, transfer it to the serving bowl along with the dressing. 

  5. Toss everything together. 

  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve.