This salad is low in calories and high in fiber, so why not double the recipe? The ingredients can be assembled in jars and stored in your fridge, making it easy to pack and carry to work or the beach. Simply mix it up and serve at room temperature with a side of toasted pita chips so you can scoop up every bit of the oregano and vinegar dressing.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Cook the orzo according to package instructions. Drain in a sieve and rinse under cold water until cool. Drain well.
Step 2
Toss the black-eyed peas, tomato, and parsley with the vinegar, 1 tablespoon oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Marinate, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes.
Step 3
Meanwhile, toss together the orzo, remaining 1 tablespoon oil, the cucumber, olives, onion, lemon zest and juice, oregano, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl.
Step 4
Divide the black-eyed-pea mixture (with juices) among the jars and layer the orzo salad, romaine, and feta on top. Add 1 or 2 peperoncini to each jar.
DO AHEAD
Step 5
ASSEMBLED JARS can be chilled up to 6 hours. Serve at room temperature.
