Speedy Meals
Mediterranean Orzo Salad
Mediterranean Orzo Salad is a 20-minute speedy meals dinner. Pick estimates $3.80 a serving, below the catalog average of $5.05, with 18g of protein and 545 kcal. You need stove and 8 ingredients.
- 20 minCook time
- $3.80Est. cost
- 545Calories
- 18gProtein
- 78gCarbs
- 17gFat
Estimated cost per serving at a mid-range supermarket. Real prices vary by store and week.
Ingredients
- OrzoPantry3 oz
- ChickpeasPantry½ cup
- Cherry TomatoesProduce1 cup
- CucumberProduce½ piece
- Kalamata OlivesPantry2 tbsp
- LemonProduce½ piece
- Olive OilPantry1 tbsp
- BasilProduce2 tbsp
Method
- Boil the orzo in well salted water for 9 minutes until al dente, then drain and rinse briefly in cold water.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes and dice the cucumber into small cubes.
- Whisk the olive oil with the lemon juice and a good pinch of salt.
- Toss the orzo through the dressing while it is still slightly warm so it absorbs the lemon.
- Fold in the chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber and olives.
- Tear the basil over just before serving and add plenty of black pepper.
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