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Mix it up! Instead of your typical potato and macaroni salad, add a little Greek flavor to your meal. Made with orzo, a popular type of pasta used in Greek cooking, this dish will send your senses into overdrive with its bright Mediterranean flavors. Read more . This salad is layered with so many flavorful and nourishing ingredients - including lycopene-rich canned tomatoes - that your friends and family will be coming back for seconds. Ingredients:
8 ounces uncooked orzo (pasta) |
1 can (12 ounces) italian-herb, diced tomatoes |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves or 2 tablespoons dried mint |
2 cloves garlic, minced |
1 can (10 ounces) white meat chicken, drained |
1 medium unpeeled cucumber, diced |
1/4 cup chopped, green onions |
1/4 cup pitted canned kalamata olives, sliced |
2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled |
1 cup shredded, fresh spinach |
Directions:
1. Preparation Time: Approximately 15 minutes
2. Cook Time: Approximately 10 minutes
3. Preparation:
4. Cook orzo according to package directions without oil or salt, until al dente, or tender but firm. Drain and cool under running water.
5. Drain tomatoes, reserving liquid. In a small bowl combine reserved liquid from tomatoes, olive oil, mint and garlic; set aside. In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, with drained tomatoes, chicken, cucumber, green onions, olives and feta cheese. Toss with salad dressing mixture. Chill. Fold in spinach just before serving.
6. Servings: 6
7. Nutritional Information Per Serving:
8. Calories 270; Total fat 9g; Saturated fat 3g; Cholesterol 25mg; Sodium 520mg; Carbohydrate 34g; Fiber 2g; Protein 16g; Vitamin A 10%DV*; Vitamin C 15%DV; Calcium 8%DV; Iron 10%DV
9. * Daily Value
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