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a plate of a salad made with orzo, arugula, red onion, garbanzo beans, and feta
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Yield: 4 -6 servings

Orzo Salad with Arugula

This super easy Orzo Salad with Arugula is made in under 15 minutes! It has an exciting assortment of ingredients like red onion, dried cherries, chickpeas, and feta cheese.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time18 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups orzo pasta
  • 2 cups fresh arugula
  • ½ cup dried cherries or dried cranberries
  • ½ cup finely chopped parsley
  • ½ cup diced or sliced red onion
  • 1 16 oz can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 batch Orange Salad Dressing

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Instructions 

  • In a medium size pot, cook the orzo according to the package directions till al dente in well salted water. Drain and rinse the cooked orzo and set aside to cool. 
  • In a large bowl, toss to combine the orzo, arugula, cherries, parsley, red onion, garbanzo beans and feta. 
  • Add dressing, toss again, and serve immediately! (You can add all the dressing, or you can add half of the dressing and serve the remaining dressing on the side.)

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Notes

Storage: This pasta salad is best served fresh once all assembled, however leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1, Calories: 461kcal, Carbohydrates: 80g, Protein: 15g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 19mg, Sodium: 555mg, Fiber: 9g, Sugar: 32g