Chickpea Orzo Salad

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A wonderful greek inspired salad. Makes a great lunch meal, very filling and healthy too. Found this at a vegan web site and changed to my tastes.

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Steps

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In a saucepan , place the pasta in boiling water and cook for 9 to 11 minutes , until al dente.

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Drain and cool under cold running water.

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In a small bowl , whisk together the oil , vinegar , mustard , mint , and seasonings , forming a vinaigrette.

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In a large mixing bowl , combine the orzo , tomatoes , scallions , cucumber , garlic and olives.

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Blend in the vinaigrette , feta , and if desired , chickpeas.

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Chill for 1 hour before serving.

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Place over a bed of lettuce.

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Ingredients

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orzo pasta, olive oil, red wine vinegar, dijon-style mustard, fresh mint leaves, dried oregano, dried thyme leaves, black pepper, tomatoes, scallions, cucumber, garlic cloves, pitted black olives, feta, chickpeas