Orzo Chickpea Salad

canalgirl:)'s Note:

Lovely easy salad for summer bbqs. Feel free to add to the salad to suit your tastes, it is easily adaptable.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 cup dry orzo pasta
• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas
• ¼ cup goat cheese
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh oregano , chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh chives , chopped
• salt and pepper
• 1 garlic clove , minced
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Directions:

1. Cook orzo until tender.
2. Drain chickpeas.
3. In a large bowl, whisk lemon juice, lemon rind, oil, garlic, mustard and herbs. Add chickpeas. Let sit a few minutes. Add the drained orzo.
4. Crumble in the goats cheese.
5. Let rest for 15 minutes before serving. May be served warm or room temperature.