Orzo Salad with Broccoli & Chickpeas Is High in Fiber
SaladsServes 6Prep 30 minsTotal 30 min
Ingredients
- 1¾ cups whole-wheat orzo
- 3 cups chopped broccoli
- 1 large lemon, zested and juiced
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 large clove garlic, grated
- 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added chickpeas, rinsed
- 1 cup quartered grape or cherry tomatoes
- ½ cup sliced scallions
- ¼ cup capers, rinsed
Directions
Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add 1¾ cups orzo; cook according to package instructions. Place 3 cups broccoli in a colander. Pour cooked orzo over broccoli to drain. Rinse under cold water to cool.
Meanwhile, whisk lemon zest and juice, ¼ cup oil, 2 tablespoons parsley, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, the grated garlic, 1½ teaspoons salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper in a large bowl.
Add the orzo and broccoli, rinsed chickpeas, 1 cup tomatoes, ½ cup scallions and ¼ cup capers; stir well to combine.
Source: https://www.eatingwell.com/orzo-salad-with-broccoli-chickpeas-11965288