Light and Refreshing Sesame Orzo Salad Recipe

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Light and Refreshing Sesame Orzo Salad
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Directions:

  1. Cook orzo pasta in boiling water for about 4 minutes.
  2. Rinse with cold water and drain.
  3. Place in a large bowl.
  4. In a liquid measuring cup with a spout, mix the dressing ingredients together.
  5. Slice the water chestnuts if they weren't presliced, and then cut the slices into quarters to make small pieces.
  6. Add these to the bowl with the pasta.
  7. Add the broccoli, onions, bell pepper, peas, carrots, and sprouts to the bowl, and mix gently but thoroughly.
  8. Add the dressing and mix again.
  9. Refrigerate several hours or overnight.
  10. Before serving, stir the salad up to remix it, and sprinkle sunflower kernals on top.
  11. Thinly slice the orange and then cut the slices in half.
  12. Stand these up around the edge of the bowl as a garnish.
  13. Serve cold or at room temperature.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 110.56 Kcal (463 kJ)
Calories from fat 61.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.84g 11%
Cholesterol 1.57mg 1%
Sodium 55.92mg 2%
Potassium 160.67mg 3%
Total Carbs 10.5g 3%
Sugars 3.59g 14%
Dietary Fiber 2.35g 9%
Protein 2.92g 6%
Vitamin C 28.1mg 47%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 10%
Iron 4.9mg 27%
Calcium 47.9mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 109.54 Kcal (459 kJ)
Calories from fat 60.98 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.78g 11%
Cholesterol 1.56mg 1%
Sodium 55.4mg 2%
Potassium 159.18mg 3%
Total Carbs 10.4g 3%
Sugars 3.55g 14%
Dietary Fiber 2.33g 9%
Protein 2.9g 6%
Vitamin C 27.9mg 47%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 10%
Iron 4.9mg 27%
Calcium 47.5mg 5%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.3
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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