Triple Tomato Orzo Salad | Vegan

Name: Triple Tomato Orzo Salad | Vegan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 9 min
Total time: 24 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 ounces (340 g) cherry tomatoes, cut in half; 1 teaspoon + 1 tablespoon kosher salt, divided; Black pepper, to taste; 1 1/2 cups (300 g) dry orzo; 1 1/2 cups (300 g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 1 persian cucumber, thinly sliced (or 1/2 english cucumber); 1/4 packed cup (60 g) sliced sun dried-tomatoes in oil (loosely packed); 2 tablespoons capers, drained; 1 cup (17 g; 0.6 oz) loosely packed basil, chopped; 2 ounces (57 g) arugula (or sub baby spinach); 1/4 cup (60 ml) extra virgin olive oil* (I use the oil from the tomatoes; see note); Juice of 1 lemon (2 to 3 tablespoons); Zest of 1/2 lemon (optional); 1 clove of garlic, crushed

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:9min

This Triple Tomato Basil Orzo Salad is packed with fresh herbs and juicy tomato flavor! The perfect plant-based pasta salad for picnics, potlucks, or a light lunch.

Updated at: Wed, 16 Jul 2025 10:18:05 GMT