Lemon Basil Greek Orzo Salad - Averie Cooks

Name: Lemon Basil Greek Orzo Salad - Averie Cooks
Ingredients: 1 pound orzo, cooked according to package directions and drained; 3 tablespoons olive oil for pan + more for finished dish, as desired; 1 medium sweet Vidalia onion, diced small; 1 medium zucchini, diced into half moons; one 15-ounce can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed (I use low salt); 2+ teaspoons kosher salt, or to taste; 1+ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste; 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 to 4 cloves garlic, pressed or finely minced; 5 ounces fresh spinach (about 4 giant handfuls); 1/2 English cucumber, diced into small half moons; 1 pound sliced cherry or grape tomatoes, or to taste; 1/4 to 1/3 cup cup fresh basil loosely measured, chiffonade (in ribbons); or to taste; 1 teaspoon lemon zest, or to taste; 3 tablespoons lemon juice, or to taste; 6 ounces crumbled feta cheese

"Lemon Basil Greek Orzo Salad – EASY, ready in 25 minutes, and lemon and basil give it such a FRESH taste!! Feeds a crowd, great for parties, picnics, and potlucks! Or perfect for meal prep weekday lunches and HEALTHY dinners!! Lemon Basil Greek Orzo Chickpea Salad This recipe is a spinoff of my Greek Lemon […]..."

INGREDIENTS

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1 pound orzo, cooked according to package directions and drained

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3 tablespoons olive oil for pan + more for finished dish, as desired

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1 medium sweet Vidalia onion, diced small

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1 medium zucchini, diced into half moons

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one 15-ounce can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed (I use low salt)

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2+ teaspoons kosher salt, or to taste

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1+ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste

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2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

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1 teaspoon dried oregano

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2 to 4 cloves garlic, pressed or finely minced

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5 ounces fresh spinach (about 4 giant handfuls)

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1/2 English cucumber, diced into small half moons

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1 pound sliced cherry or grape tomatoes, or to taste

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1/4 to 1/3 cup cup fresh basil loosely measured, chiffonade (in ribbons); or to taste

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1 teaspoon lemon zest, or to taste

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3 tablespoons lemon juice, or to taste

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6 ounces crumbled feta cheese

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