Rainbow Orzo Salad

Name: Rainbow Orzo Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 red pepper, diced; 1 ripe mango, cubed; 1 small cucumber, chopped (1½ cups); ½ small red onion, diced (1/3 cup); 1 small garlic clove, minced; 1 (14-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed; ½ chopped fresh herbs (mint, basil, and/or cilantro); ½ cup uncooked orzo; Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling; 1 packed cup arugula; ¼ cup toasted pine nuts; 2 tablespoons tahini; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon sherry or white wine vinegar; ½ teaspoon cumin; ½ teaspoon sweet paprika; 2 tablespoons water; ½ teaspoon sea salt, more to taste; freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:12min

This orzo salad is one of my go-to dishes to bring to a picnic. It's even better on the second day, and it's a wonderful combination of the best fresh veggies and herbs summer has to offer.

Updated at: Fri, 11 Jul 2025 10:43:56 GMT