Light Greek Orzo Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 cups orzo pasta
1 garlic clove, minced
1 lemon , juice and zest of
5 cups baby spinach leaves
1 red bell pepper, small diced
1/2 cup kalamata olive, roughly chopped
1 (14 1/2 oz) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes, with liquid
1 (14 1/2 oz) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1 tsp italian seasoning
salt , to taste
pepper , to taste
1 cup fat free feta cheese, crumbled

Directions:

Bring water with a heavy pinch of salt to a boil in a medium pot. Add the orzo and cook until aldente (about 6 minutes). Drain and return orzo to the warm pot.
Add garlic, lemon juice & zest, spinach, red bell pepper, chopped olives, tomatoes, garbanzo beans, and seasoning to the orzo and stir to combine over the still warm burner (heat off).
Taste and adjust salt & pepper.
Serve warm with a sprinkle of fat free feta on top.
You can make this vegan by omitting the feta and adding some slices of avocado.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	290.02 Kcal (1214 kJ)
Calories from fat	107.81 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.98g	18%
Cholesterol	16.56mg	6%
Sodium	1035.02mg	43%
Potassium	338.8mg	7%
Total Carbs	24.05g	8%
Sugars	3.99g	16%
Dietary Fiber	2.75g	11%
Protein	20.15g	40%
Vitamin C	48.1mg	80%
Vitamin A	1.3mg	44%
Iron	13.9mg	77%
Calcium	259mg	26%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	93.27 Kcal (391 kJ)
Calories from fat	34.67 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.85g	18%
Cholesterol	5.33mg	6%
Sodium	332.86mg	43%
Potassium	108.96mg	7%
Total Carbs	7.73g	8%
Sugars	1.28g	16%
Dietary Fiber	0.89g	11%
Protein	6.48g	40%
Vitamin C	15.5mg	80%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	44%
Iron	4.5mg	77%
Calcium	83.3mg	26%

* 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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