ORZO SALAD w/CHICK PEAS & GOAT CHEESE

By BobD

Ingredients

• 4 SERVINGS
• 1 1/2 cups orzo (about 9 ounces)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 15- to 15 1/2-ounce can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed, drained
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
• 15-ounce log soft fresh goat cheese, crumbled (about 1 cup)

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from epicurious.com

Preparation

Step 1

Cook orzo in large saucepan of boiling salted water until just tender, stirring occasionally. Drain orzo.

Whisk olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and minced garlic to blend in large serving bowl.

Add drained garbanzo beans, cooked orzo, and chopped fresh oregano; toss salad to coat.

Season salad to taste with salt and pepper.

Gently stir in crumbled goat cheese.

Serve orzo salad warm or at room temperature.