High Protein Mediterranean Orzo Salad

• porcje: 6-8

Składniki

1/2 box Barilla Chickpea Orzo

Zest and juice of 1 lemon

2 mini cucumbers, diced

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

3 green onions, thinly sliced

½ bunch Italian parsley, chopped

1 can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed

1 can black beans, drained and rinsed

½ cup feta cheese, crumbled

3 tablespoons olive oil

Salt, to taste

Wskazówki

Cook the orzo according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and transfer to a large mixing bowl.

While still warm, stir in lemon zest and juice. Let sit until the orzo cools to room temperature so it soaks up the lemon flavor.

Once cooled, add cucumbers, tomatoes, green onions, parsley, garbanzo beans, black beans, and feta.

Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt to taste. Toss well until everything is evenly combined.

Divide into 4-5 meal prep containers.

Notatki

This Mediterranean orzo salad is hearty enough to be a full meal but light and refreshing at the same time. Using Barilla Protein+ orzo makes it higher in protein and fiber, which is a simple swap that turns a classic side dish into a balanced main. The lemony base infuses flavor right into the pasta, and the mix of beans, veggies, and feta adds color, texture, and nutrition.

Add kalamata olives for extra Mediterranean flavor.

Swap the black beans for lentils or edamame if you prefer.

Use whole wheat orzo if you don’t have access to protein pasta.

Make it dairy-free by omitting the feta or replacing it with a dairy-free cheese alternative.

Calories: ~320

Protein: ~15g

Carbohydrates: ~45g

Fiber: ~10g

Fat: ~9g

https://themomnutritionist.com/sunday-meal-prep-8-31-25/