WW Trisha Yearwood Orzo Salad Made Lighter

Ingredients

  • 1 cup orzo
  • 15 ounces canned chickpeas, drained
  • 2 cups grape tomatoes, cut in half
  • 1 cup chopped cucumber
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 20 kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons pepperoncini, chopped (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 handful fresh mint, torn
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Instructions

    • Cook the orzo in salted water according to the package directions until done (about 7 to 9 minutes.)
    • Drain the orzo in a colander (affiliate link) and allow to cool.
  • In a large bowl, toss together the orzo, chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, feta, olives, pepperoncini (if using), vinegar, oil, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Toss in the mint.
  • Serve at room temperature.

Notes

Variations:

  • Add chopped cooked chicken or shrimp to turn it into a meal in a bowl
  • Add more veg to pump up the volume: Chopped red bell pepper, zucchini, mushrooms, canned drained artichoke hearts, peas, etc.
  • Add Greek Seasoning blend
  • Top with shaved Parmesan cheese

Serving size: 3/4 cup

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5 *SmartPoints (Green plan)

5 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)

5 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)

5 *PointsPlus (Old plan)

Nutrition

Serving: 3/4 cupCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 6gFat: 8gFiber: 3g

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