MEDITERRANEAN ORZO SALAD

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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 small clove garlic, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
8 ounces orzo
1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 cup red grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup yellow grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved
1 cup crumbled feta cheese, plus more for topping
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, plus more for topping
1/2 red onion, diced

Steps:

Make the dressing: Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and a pinch each of salt and pepper in a jar. Shake well.
Make the salad: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the orzo and cook as the label directs. Drain and let cool.
Combine the orzo, chickpeas, red and yellow tomatoes, olives, feta, parsley and red onion in a large mixing bowl and pour the dressing over the top; stir to combine. Taste and add salt and pepper, if needed. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Top with more feta and parsley.

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