Greek Orzo Pasta Salad
by Amber Gray //
September 28, 2017 
Introduce your kiddos to Mediterranean flavors with this 10-minute Greek Orzo Pasta Salad. Easily change up the recipe with different veggies & dressings!
Serve with hummus, pita and a clementine.
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Greek Orzo Pasta Salad
Introduce your kiddos to Mediterranean flavors with this 10-minute Greek Orzo Pasta Salad. Easily change up the recipe with different veggies & dressings!
Ingredients
- 1 (12 oz.) box orzo, cooked according to package directions
- 1 large tomato, chopped
- 1 cucumber, chopped
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 1 cup chopped baby kale
- 1 (15.5 oz.) can chickpeas, drained, rinsed
- 1 cup Kalamata olives, halved
- 1 cup low-fat feta cheese
- 1/2 cup Greek vinaigrette
Instructions
- Combine orzo, tomato, cucumber, peas, kale, beans, olives, cheese and dressing in large bowl. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes before serving
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 215Total Fat: 6gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 259mgCarbohydrates: 33gFiber: 3gSugar: 3gProtein: 8g
