Name: Orzo Pasta Salad (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 16 oz Gluten-Free Orzo; 1 15 oz Can Chickpeas (about 1 1/2 cups, drained, rinsed); 2 Cups Persian or English Cucumber (chopped); 2 Cups Grape Tomatoes (halved); 1 Cup Green Bell Pepper (chopped); 1 Cup Thinly Sliced Red Onion; 1 Cup Quartered Artichoke Hearts (jarred, drained); 1/2 Cup Pitted Kalamata Olives (halved); 1/2 Cup Fresh Parsley (roughly chopped); 1/3 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 2 TB Fresh Lemon Juice; 2 TB Red Wine Vinegar; 2 Tsp Dried Oregano; 1 Tsp Minced Garlic; Salt & Pepper (to taste)

Orzo Pasta Salad (Gluten-Free, Vegan)

gluten-free orzo pasta salad in large white bowl

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This cold Orzo Pasta Salad recipe is gluten-free, vegan, and allergy-free! This Greek-inspired orzo pasta salad is packed with fresh crisp veggies, kalamata olives, artichokes, chickpeas, and tender orzo, tossed with simple homemade vinaigrette! A healthy Mediterranean side dish that's easy and quick to whip up for potlucks, cookouts, and light meal prep lunches for the week!

Author: Rebecca Pytell
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 8 Servings 1x
Category: Side
Method: Stove-Top
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean

Ingredients

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16 oz Gluten-Free Orzo
1 15 oz Can Chickpeas (about 1 1/2 cups, drained, rinsed)
2 Cups Persian or English Cucumber (chopped)
2 Cups Grape Tomatoes (halved)
1 Cup Green Bell Pepper (chopped)
1 Cup Thinly Sliced Red Onion
1 Cup Quartered Artichoke Hearts (jarred, drained)
1/2 Cup Pitted Kalamata Olives (halved)
1/2 Cup Fresh Parsley (roughly chopped)

Homemade Vinaigrette:

1/3 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 TB Fresh Lemon Juice
2 TB Red Wine Vinegar
2 Tsp Dried Oregano
1 Tsp Minced Garlic
Salt & Pepper (to taste)

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Instructions

Boil the gluten-free orzo according to the package directions. Just to al dente, drain, and rinse under cool water to stop the cooking process before adding the cooked pasta to a large serving bowl.
Prep all the veggies, drain and rinse the chickpeas, and whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients in a small bowl.
Add the chopped veggies and chickpeas to the cooked pasta and toss them together before drizzling in the vinaigrette.
Mix the entre orzo salad together until everything is thoroughly coated with the vinaigrette. Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Store leftovers covered in the fridge for 3-5 days. Toss the pasta salad and allow it to sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving.
Orzo cooking time will vary by brand and variety. Make sure your gluten-free pasta is tender but firm, just to al dente.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 Serving

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