GREEK-ISH ORZO SALAD WITH CHICKPEAS, OLIVES, & CAPERS

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Greek-ish Orzo Salad with Chickpeas, Olives, & Capers image

A simple pasta salad with loads of flavor, and hearty enough to stand in as a main dish. The perfect potluck salad - or stick some in a mason jar for an easy portable lunch!

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups dry orzo pasta
1 15-ounce can chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
1/2 medium red onion (diced)
1/4 cup drained capers
1/2 cup sliced pitted kalamata olives
1/4 cup good extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey (or agave syrup*)
2 tablespoons diced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon kosher salt + more to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper + more to taste

Steps:

  • Cook orzo according to package instructions. I like to salt the heck out of the water - once it tastes like ocean water, you're there!
  • Drain orzo and let cool.
  • Add orzo to a medium mixing bowl along with the remaining ingredients. Mix well. Yep, that easy! Taste and add additional salt and pepper if desired.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl and, well, serve!
  • Keeps in a sealed container in the refrigerator for about 4 days.

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