Description
A vibrant and refreshing salad with orzo pasta, spinach, chickpeas, and a bright lemon dressing. Ready in just 20 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled orzo, chopped spinach, and chickpeas.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the orzo mixture and toss gently to combine.
- If using, sprinkle feta cheese on top before serving.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Salad tastes great when made ahead.
- Variations: Add cucumbers, bell peppers, or cherry tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cold Salad
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
Keywords: lemon orzo salad, orzo salad, chickpea salad, spinach salad, lemon salad, pasta salad, easy salad recipe, vegetarian salad, healthy salad
