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Orzo-Bell Pepper Salad Recipe

Orzo-Bell Pepper Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 1/2 tsp extravirgin olive oil
2 tsp red wine vinegar
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup uncooked orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
1/3 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1/3 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1/3 cup finely chopped yellow bell pepper
1 cup finely chopped tomato
1/2 cup (2 oz) diced fresh marinated mozzarella cheese (such as cappiello)
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped pitted kalamata olives

Directions:

To prepare dressing, combine first 6 ingredients, stirring with a whisk.
To prepare salad, cook pasta in boiling water 6 minutes or until al dente. Add bell peppers to pasta in pan; cook 10 seconds. Drain. Combine pasta mixture and half of dressing in a large bowl; cool mixture to room temperature. Add remaining dressing, tomato, and remaining ingredients; toss gently to coat. Cover and chill at least 1 hour.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	130.84 Kcal (548 kJ)
Calories from fat	53.81 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.98g	9%
Cholesterol	3.6mg	1%
Sodium	488.65mg	20%
Potassium	250.26mg	5%
Total Carbs	14.47g	5%
Sugars	5.02g	20%
Dietary Fiber	2.09g	8%
Protein	3.72g	7%
Vitamin C	62.5mg	104%
Vitamin A	1.2mg	39%
Iron	20.2mg	112%
Calcium	53.9mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	61.05 Kcal (256 kJ)
Calories from fat	25.11 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.79g	9%
Cholesterol	1.68mg	1%
Sodium	228.02mg	20%
Potassium	116.78mg	5%
Total Carbs	6.75g	5%
Sugars	2.34g	20%
Dietary Fiber	0.98g	8%
Protein	1.74g	7%
Vitamin C	29.2mg	104%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	39%
Iron	9.4mg	112%
Calcium	25.1mg	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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