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Spinach-Orzo Salad with Chickpeas

Name: Spinach-Orzo Salad with Chickpeas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1-1/2 cups uncooked whole wheat orzo pasta; 4 cups fresh baby spinach; 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved; 2 cans (15 ounces each) chickpeas or garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained; 3/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 2 green onions, chopped; DRESSING:; 1/4 cup olive oil; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

12 servings

Updated: Sep. 26, 2022

The first version of this salad was an experiment in mixing together some random ingredients I had on hand. It was a success, and several people at the party asked for the recipe—which meant I had to re-create it! It's healthy, delicious and perfect for warm-weather days. —Glen White, Kissimmee, Florida

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Ingredients

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1-1/2 cups uncooked whole wheat orzo pasta
4 cups fresh baby spinach
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
2 cans (15 ounces each) chickpeas or garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 green onions, chopped
DRESSING:
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Stir in orzo; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until al dente, 8-10 minutes.
In a large bowl, toss spinach and warm orzo, allowing spinach to wilt slightly. Add tomatoes, chickpeas, parsley and green onions.
Whisk together dressing ingredients. Toss with salad.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 122 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 259mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.

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