Orzo-Chickpea Salad From Weight Watchers  light meals | POINTS® Value: 5 Servings: 6 Preparation Time: 15 min Cooking Time: 15 min Level of Difficulty: Easy | Dried cranberries add just the right touch to this unique salad. |
Ingredients
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| 8 oz uncooked orzo |
| 1 spray(s) cooking spray |
| 2 small zucchini, chopped |
| 1/8 tsp table salt, or to taste |
| 1/4 cup(s) parsley, leaves, firmly packed, chopped |
| 15 oz canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed |
| 1/2 cup(s) dried cranberries |
| 1 tsp olive oil, extra-virgin |
| 1/4 cup(s) red wine vinegar |
| 1/8 tsp black pepper, or to taste | Instructions- Cook orzo according to package directions; set aside.
- Meanwhile, coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Sauté zucchini, lightly salting it as it cooks, until slightly crisp, about 2 to 3 minutes; allow to cool.
- Place zucchini in a large bowl and add remaining ingredients (including orzo); toss to combine. Allow salad to marinate in refrigerator for at least half an hour before serving. It may be served cold or at room temperature.
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Yummy! I may try it this weekend.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds great and easy to make. I like it!
ReplyDeleteI made it on Sunday. Pretty good recipe. I may add more and different veggies and some more spices.
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