Summer Orzo Salad

By charlotteh371

Ingredients

• 6 tbsp olive oil, divided
• 1 medium size yellow onion, chopped
• 1 (1lb) pkg orzo
• 2 15oz cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups diced cucumbers
• 2 cups sliced cherry tomatoes
• 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 tsp kosher salt
• 5 oz baby arugula
• 2 oz feta cheese, crumbled

Preparation

Step 1

heat 1/2 tbsp of olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. add onion: cook, stirring often, until translucent and soft, 8 to 10 mins. remove from heat, and cool 20 mins. cook orzo according to package directions. drain pasta, and place in a large bowl. stir in onion, chickpeas, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, lemon juice and salt and 4 tbsp olive oil. gently fold in arugula. drizzle with remaining 1 1/2 tbsp oil and sprinkle with feta.