Mediterranean Orzo Salad

This simple orzo salad is a delicious way to nourish yourself on a hot summer day. It’s fresh, vibrant, and so easy to put together. I made it for a picnic with friends by the water, and it was the perfect dish to match the Mediterranean vibes. It would also be a great add-on to your lunchbox rotation!

Mediterranean Orzo Salad

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A refreshing, vibrant Mediterranean Orzo Salad, perfect for summer picnics or lunchbox rotation. Packed with nutritious ingredients like cucumber, tomatoes, chickpeas, vegan feta, and basil leaves.

Sarah Cobacho (plantbaes.com)

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Prep TimePrep Time 10 minutes mins

Total TimeTotal Time 10 minutes mins

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Equipment

• Gold Measuring Cups and Spoons

Servings 4

Ingredients

• ▢ 2 cups (374 g) cooked Orzo
• ▢ 1 cup (133 g) cucumber diced
• ▢ 1 cup (149 g) diced tomatoes
• ▢ 1.5 cups (246 g) cooked chickpeas
• ▢ 2 tbsp Vegan feta
• ▢ 0.5 red onions, finely diced
• ▢ 10 green olives, pitted and chopped
• ▢ 0.5 cup (12 g) fresh basil - packed
• ▢ 2 cups (40 g) greens (lettuce, rocket, baby spinach…)
• ▢ 4 tbsp pine nuts toasted
• ▢ 3 tbsp olive oil
• ▢ 2 Lemon juiced
• ▢ 3 dashes sea salt flakes

Instructions

• Add all the ingredients to a large bowl.
• Stir well to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly distributed.
• If meal prepping, keep the greens separate and add at the last moment to maintain freshness.

Nutrition Information Nutrition Information

Per Serving/Portion

Calories 526kcalCarbohydrates 58gProtein 14gFat 28gSodium 680mgFiber 10gVitamin A 152IUVitamin C 28mgCalcium 95mgIron 3mg