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Gluten-Free Creamy Orzo Pasta Salad

Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, European
Keyword: gluten-free, orzo salad, vegan salad
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Elena Merklin
Cost: $10

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chickpea risoni, cooked
  • 1 15.5 oz can garbanzo beans, drained, rinsed
  • ½ cup marinated artichoke hearts, chopped
  • 3 small cucumbers, diced
  • 2 medium tomatoes, diced
  • 1 celery stalk, diced
  • For the creamy Tzatziki dressing:
  • ½ cup dairy-free yogurt
  • ¼ cup vegan mayo
  • ¼ cup fresh dill,chopped
  • 5 green scallions, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tsp fine sea salt
  • ¼ tsp fine black pepper
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, mix together cooked chickpea risoni (orzo),garbanzo beans, artichoke hearts, cucumbers, tomatoes, and celery.
  • For the creamy Tzatziki sauce:
  • In a medium bowl, combine yogurt, mayo, dill, scallions, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Next, gently mix salad with this creamy Tzatziki sauce. Put this Gluten-Free Creamy Orzo Pasta Salad in a large salad bowl and serve immediately.