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Orzo, Dill and Chickpea Salad takes several minutes to prepare.

Orzo, Dill and Chickpea Salad takes several minutes to cook.

Orzo, Dill and Chickpea Salad makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for Orzo, Dill and Chickpea Salad are:

? 1 cup uncooked orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
? 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
? 1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
? 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
? 1 (19-ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
? 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
? 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
? 1 tablespoon cold water
? 1/2 teaspoon salt
? 1/2 teaspoon bottled minced garlic

Here is how you make Orzo, Dill and Chickpea Salad:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain.2. Combine pasta, onions, cheese, dill, and chickpeas in a large bowl, tossing gently to combine.3. Combine juice and remaining ingredients in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Drizzle over pasta mixture; toss gently to coat.Serving Size: 8 1-cup servingsNumber of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SMREID18.

The nutritional information for Orzo, Dill and Chickpea Salad is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 184.0

• Total Fat: 5.5 g
• Cholesterol: 8.3 mg
• Sodium: 386.9 mg
• Total Carbs: 27.0 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.9 g
• Protein: 6.4 g