Lemon Orzo Chickpea Salad

Name: Lemon Orzo Chickpea Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups dry orzo; 1/2 medium cucumber, deseeded and cubed; 1/4 medium red onion, finely diced; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/4 cup sliced almonds; 2 tbsp nutritional yeast; 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained; Handful chopped parsley, minced; Zest of one lemon (optional); 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional); Lemon Garlic Dressing Recipe; Salt and pepper to taste; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 tbsp white balsamic vinegar; Juice of one lemon; 1-2 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 tbsp agave syrup; 1/4 tsp dry basil; 1/4 tsp dry oregano; Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:8min

Fresh, vibrant and easy to make, this lemon orzo chickpea salad is the perfect dish to start welcoming spring and summer. This salad is full of flavor from the zippy lemon garlic dressing and can be prepped in minutes.

Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 15:33:02 GMT