This orzo salad recipe is perfect for a group. Canned garbanzo beans and storebought goat cheese make this a cinch to put together.
Recipe information
Yield
4 Servings
Ingredients
1
1/2 cups orzo (about 9 ounces)
1
/4 cup olive oil
3
tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1
garlic clove, minced
1
15- to 15 1/2-ounce can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed, drained
2
tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
1
5-ounce log soft fresh goat cheese, crumbled (about 1 cup)
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Preparation
Step 1
Cook orzo in large saucepan of boiling salted water until just tender, stirring occasionally. Drain orzo.
Step 2
Whisk olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and minced garlic to blend in large serving bowl. Add drained garbanzo beans, cooked orzo, and chopped fresh oregano; toss salad to coat. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper. Gently stir in crumbled goat cheese. Serve orzo salad warm or at room temperature.