ChickPea and Fennel Orzo Salad
(from BearNakedBaker’s recipe box)
3 POINTS per Cup
Source: BNB/WW
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves 8 people
Categories: Salads
Ingredients
- uncooked orzo 3⁄4 cup
- table salt 1⁄4 tsp, for cooking orzo
- fresh lemon juice 2 Tbsp
- olive oil 1 Tbsp, extra virgin
- fresh oregano 1 Tbsp, minced
- Dijon Mustard 2 tsp, grainy variety
- kosher salt 1 1⁄2 tsp
- minced garlic 1⁄2 tsp
- black pepper 1⁄4 tsp
- chickpeas (15 oz), rinsed and drained
- plum tomatoes 4 medium, seeded, chopped
- uncooked fennel bulb 1 medium, trimmed,diced
- roasted red peppers (packed in water)12 oz, rinsed, drained, chopped (about 1 cup)
- crumbled feta cheese 1⁄4 cup
- uncooked shallot(s) 3 Tbsp, minced
Directions
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Instructions
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Cook orzo in salted boiling water until al dente, about 9 minutes; drain and let cool.
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Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, oil, oregano, mustard, kosher salt, garlic and pepper.
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In a large bowl, combine orzo with chickpeas, tomatoes, fennel, roasted peppers, feta and shallot; drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Yields about 1 cup per serving.