Mediterranean Orzo Salad

If hot weather means lighter fare is on the menu, this Mediterranean Orzo Salad can be ready in mere minutes.

Just toss together a handful of tantalizing ingredients for a simple bite of summer that’s perfect as a meatless meal or al fresco side dish. Or you can turn it into a quick weeknight dinner by adding cooked chicken, shrimp or a protein of your choice.

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Mediterranean Orzo Salad

A special thanks to NewmansOwn.com for this recipe.

This Mediterranean Orzo Salad makes 4 servings.

Salad Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked orzo
• 2 mini cucumbers, thinly sliced
• 3/4 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
• 1/2 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup arugula
• 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata and green olives, cut in half
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/3 cup Newmanís Own Garlic Vinaigrette & Marinade, plus additional for serving (optional)

Directions for Mediterranean Salad

In large bowl, combine orzo, cucumbers, tomatoes, chickpeas, arugula, olives and feta cheese. Toss with vinaigrette.

Serve with additional vinaigrette, if desired.

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Mediterranean Orzo Salad

Yield: 4

If hot weather means lighter fare is on the menu, this Mediterranean Orzo Salad can be ready in mere minutes.

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Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked orzo
• 2 mini cucumbers, thinly sliced
• 3/4 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
• 1/2 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup arugula
• 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata and green olives, cut in half
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/3 cup Newmanís Own Garlic Vinaigrette & Marinade, plus additional for serving (optional)

Instructions

In large bowl, combine orzo, cucumbers, tomatoes, chickpeas, arugula, olives and feta cheese. Toss with vinaigrette.

Serve with additional vinaigrette, if desired.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 498Total Fat: 28gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 2497mgCarbohydrates: 51gFiber: 6gSugar: 10gProtein: 12g

Nutrient values are only estimates provided by online calculators. Various factors can change the nutritional information in any given recipe.

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