Lemony Orzo Pasta Salad

Name: Lemony Orzo Pasta Salad
Prep time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 16 oz orzo pasta, cooked just shy of al dente; 1 1/2 cups canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 1 medium cucumber, sliced into wedges; 1 1/2 cups kalamata olives, sliced; 6 oz feta cheese, cubed; 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved; 3/4 cup finely diced red onion; 1 cup olive oil; 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice; 2 tbsp dijon mustard; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; 1 tbsp fresh mint, chopped; 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped; Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste

⏱ 40 min 🔨 Prep 40min 📊 Medium 🍽 8 servings 👁 10

Instructions

Prepare the Lemon Herb Vinaigrette by combining all of the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisking until well-combined. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired. Set aside.
In a large bowl, add the orzo, chickpeas, cucumber, kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, and red onion. Drizzle with the vinaigrette and toss to combine. Add more vinaigrette as needed.
Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve, at least one hour. Garnish with lemon wedges and fresh herbs, if desired

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💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients
$2905.00

Per Serving
$363.00/serving

🏠 Savings
~$5810.00 vs buying!

📋 Price Breakdown (94% ingredients detected)

Ingredient	Amount	Subtotal
orzo pasta	16 oz	$631.00
canned chickpeas	0.5 cups	$9.00
cucumber	1 medium	$116.00
kalamata olives	0.5 cups	$70.00
feta cheese	6 oz	$789.00
pint cherry tomatoes	1	$15.00
finely diced red onion	0.75 cup	$124.00
olive oil	1 cup	$331.00
freshly squeezed lemon juice	0.5 cup	$80.00
dijon mustard	2 tbsp	$27.00
garlic	3 cloves	$593.00
dried oregano	1 tsp	$30.00
fresh parsley	1 tbsp	$30.00
fresh mint	1 tbsp	$30.00
fresh dill	1 tbsp	$30.00
Kosher salt and black pepper	-	-