Orzo and garbanzo bean salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover orzo and garbanzo beans. This salad is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it's easy to make.
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ORZO SALAD
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories side-dish
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Pour the broth into a heavy large saucepan. Cover the pan and bring the broth to a boil over high heat. Stir in the orzo. Cover partially and cook until the orzo is tender but still firm to the bite, stirring frequently, about 7 minutes. Drain the orzo through a strainer. Transfer the orzo to a large wide bowl and toss until the orzo cools slightly. Set aside to cool completely.
- Toss the orzo with the beans, tomatoes, onion, basil, mint, and enough vinaigrette to coat. Season the salad, to taste, with salt and pepper, and serve at room temperature.
- Mix the vinegar, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper in a blender. With the machine running, gradually blend in the oil. Season the vinaigrette, to taste, with more salt and pepper, if desired.
- Yield: 1 3/4 cups
SUMMER ORZO SALAD WITH GARBANZO BEANS
Steps:
- Bring a pot of well-salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and toss with a little bit of olive oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.
- Heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat; add the onion and cook until tender, 6-8 minutes, stirring often. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- Place the cooled pasta in a large bowl. Add the drained beans, tomatoes, cucumbers, basil, and cooled onions.
- In a small bow, mix the lemon juice and 4 Tbsp. olive oil; salt and pepper to taste. Pour over the salad mixture and gently mix together.
- Sprinkle with feta cheese. Drizzle with remaining 1 Tbsp. olive oil; serve.
BASIL & MINT ORZO SALAD
Make and share this Basil & Mint Orzo Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Jen in Victoria
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Pour the broth into a saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in the orzo. Cover partially and cook until the orzo is tender but still firm to the bite, stirring frequently, about 7 minutes.
- Drain the orzo and transfer to a large wide bowl. Set aside to cool completely.
- Meanwhile, mix the vinegar, lemon juice, honey, salt, pepper and oil in a blender; pour over pasta and mix well.
- Add tomatoes, onion, basil and mint; stir well. Season the salad, to taste, with salt and pepper, and serve at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 271, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 2.2, Sodium 669, Carbohydrate 27.2, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 3.2, Protein 7.1
ORZO WITH GARBANZO BEANS, GOAT CHEESE, AND OREGANO
Provided by Amy Finley
Categories Picnic Vegetarian Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy High Fiber Dinner Lunch Goat Cheese Chickpea Summer Family Reunion Poker/Game Night Healthy Potluck Bon Appétit Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher Small Plates
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook orzo in large saucepan of boiling salted water until just tender, stirring occasionally. Drain orzo.
- Whisk olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and minced garlic to blend in large serving bowl. Add drained garbanzo beans, cooked orzo, and chopped fresh oregano; toss salad to coat. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper. Gently stir in crumbled goat cheese. Serve orzo salad warm or at room temperature.
FETA GARBANZO BEAN SALAD
This super quick garbanzo bean salad is a hit with my crowd. If there are any leftovers, which rarely happens, I pile them into pitas for lunches the next day! You can also add grilled chicken or steak to turn it into a hearty main-dish salad.-Judy Doepel, Ballston Lake, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place the first 11 ingredients in a large bowl; toss to combine. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 586mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ORZO SALAD WITH CHICKPEAS & CHERRY TOMATOES
This delicious summer salad features protein-rich chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans) and hearty orzo pasta. Sprinkle in fresh halved cherry tomatoes, sweet onion, chopped mint and basil, then dress with a lemon vinaigrette and you've got a simple - and simply winning - meal.
Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook the orzo according to package directions. I strongly suggest adding a couple teaspoons of salt or so to the water for extra flavor.
- Throw the orzo into a large bowl with the tomatoes, onion, drained garbanzo beans, basil, and mint.
- In a small bowl, make the vinaigrette: Whisk together the vinegar, lemon juice, honey, salt, and olive oil.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the orzo, veggies, and herbs, and toss gently until well incorporated.
- Season to taste with kosher salt and fresh ground pepper.
- Great when served at room temperature, but also refreshing served chilled.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh herbs. Basil and mint are a classic combination, but you could also try cilantro, parsley, or dill.
- If you don't have any lemon on hand, you can substitute another citrus fruit, such as lime or orange.
- If you want a vegan salad, you can omit the feta cheese.
- To make the salad ahead of time, cook the orzo and garbanzo beans according to the package directions and let them cool completely. Then, combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
This orzo and garbanzo bean salad is a delicious and healthy side dish or main course. It's packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins, and it's also low in calories and fat. The bright flavors of the lemon, herbs, and feta cheese make this salad a refreshing and satisfying meal.
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