Lemony Leek Salad Recipe

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Lemony Leek Salad
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Directions:

  1. For the salad:
  2. Cut the green leaves off of 2 large leeks and discard.
  3. Cut an X into the stem of each leek and rinse well to remove silt and sand.
  4. Trim the bottom of the leeks.
  5. Cut the leeks into 2-inch pieces.
  6. Slice each piece in half.
  7. Cut the halves into thin julienne strips.
  8. Trim the bottom of broccoli.
  9. Cut the broccoli heads from the stems and separate the heads into florets.
  10. Peel the stems and slice them into half-inch pieces.
  11. Toss the leek and broccoli pieces with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon zest and salt, and place on a baking sheet.
  12. Roast at 400 degrees, stirring several times, until the vegetables are tender and lightly browned, about 50 minutes.
  13. Drizzle the vegetables with lemon juice and roast an additional 5 minutes.
  14. Meanwhile, cook the orzo in boiling water until tender, 9 to 10 minutes.
  15. Drain and rinse.
  16. Soak and rinse spinach leaves.
  17. For the dressing:
  18. Combine 3 tablespoons lemon juice or vinegar, olive oil, salt and garlic.
  19. When the vegetables are done roasting, toss them with the pasta and spinach.
  20. Add dressing to taste and top with crumbled feta cheese.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 229.21 Kcal (960 kJ)
Calories from fat 138.29 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.37g 24%
Cholesterol 13.96mg 5%
Sodium 612.47mg 26%
Potassium 453.15mg 10%
Total Carbs 18.24g 6%
Sugars 4.57g 18%
Dietary Fiber 3.84g 15%
Protein 6.94g 14%
Vitamin C 79.5mg 133%
Iron 2.1mg 12%
Calcium 136mg 14%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 107.67 Kcal (451 kJ)
Calories from fat 64.96 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.22g 24%
Cholesterol 6.56mg 5%
Sodium 287.71mg 26%
Potassium 212.87mg 10%
Total Carbs 8.57g 6%
Sugars 2.14g 18%
Dietary Fiber 1.8g 15%
Protein 3.26g 14%
Vitamin C 37.4mg 133%
Iron 1mg 12%
Calcium 63.9mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.1
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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