Orzo Salad With Sesame Dressing Recipe

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Orzo Salad With Sesame Dressing
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Directions:

  1. To make dressing: add all dressing ingredients to the container of an electric blender; process until smooth; set aside.
  2. Cook the orzo in boiling salted water to cover for about 8 minutes or until tender; drain, rinse, and drain again.
  3. In a mixing bowl, toss the orzo and 1 tablespoon sesame oil.
  4. Spoon half the orzo mixture into a large glass serving bowl; spread evenly.
  5. Top with half the carrot strips, raisins, and sunflower kernels.
  6. Repeat layers.
  7. Drizzle 1 cup Sesame Dressing over the top.
  8. Sprinkle the parsley and green onion evenly over the top.
  9. Serve with the remaining Sesame Dressing.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 456.37 Kcal (1911 kJ)
Calories from fat 308.85 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 34.32g 53%
Cholesterol 2.27mg 1%
Sodium 789.43mg 33%
Potassium 457.76mg 10%
Total Carbs 38.01g 13%
Sugars 3.2g 13%
Dietary Fiber 5.27g 21%
Protein 5.03g 10%
Vitamin C 5.8mg 10%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 8%
Iron 2mg 11%
Calcium 29.4mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 285.86 Kcal (1197 kJ)
Calories from fat 193.46 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.5g 53%
Cholesterol 1.42mg 1%
Sodium 494.48mg 33%
Potassium 286.73mg 10%
Total Carbs 23.81g 13%
Sugars 2.01g 13%
Dietary Fiber 3.3g 21%
Protein 3.15g 10%
Vitamin C 3.6mg 10%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 8%
Iron 1.3mg 11%
Calcium 18.4mg 3%

* 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

  • 11.2
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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