A delightful salad combining orzo, fresh vegetables, proteins, and healthy fats, inspired by Jennifer Aniston’s healthy lifestyle.
Author:hbibamine1980
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:25 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Salad
Method:Mixing
Cuisine:Mediterranean
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups cooked orzo
1 cup diced cucumber
0.25 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 can (389 ml) chickpeas
0.5 cup feta cheese
0.25 cup pistachios
0.5 large avocado
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
0.5 cup chopped fresh parsley
0.25 cup chopped fresh mint
Instructions
Cook the Orzo: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add 2 cups of orzo and cook according to package instructions (8-10 minutes) until al dente. Drain and cool.
Prepare the Veggies: Dice cucumber, thinly slice red onion, and chop avocado into bite-sized pieces.
Open the Chickpeas: Drain and rinse the chickpeas under cold water.
Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix cooled orzo, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, chickpeas, feta, pistachios, chopped parsley, and chopped mint.
Make the Dressing: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Dress the Salad: Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently until coated. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
Add the Avocado: Carefully fold in chopped avocado.
Serve: Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy fresh or chill in the refrigerator for flavors to meld.
Notes
Consider keeping avocado separate if making ahead to prevent browning.