Orzo Salad with Vegetables and Herbs Recipe

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Orzo Salad with Vegetables and Herbs
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  1. For Salad: Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Add sugar snap peas; cook 1 minute. Using slotted spoon, transfer peas to strainer. Rinse with cold water and drain. Add orzo to same pot. Boil until tender but still firm to bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and cool.
  2. Place orzo in large bowl. Mix in sugar snap peas, tomatoes, cucumber, green onions, parsley. mint and lemon peel. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. For Dressing: Combine lemon juice, lemon peel and garlic in medium bowl. Gradually whisk in olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  4. Pour half of dressing over salad; toss to coat. (Can be Made 6 hours ahead. Cover salad and remaining dressing separately and chill. Bring to room temperature before continuing.) Toss salad with enough remaining dressing to coat generously. Season with salt and pepper. Line shallow serving bowl with lettuce. Mount salad in bowl.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 287.23 Kcal (1203 kJ)
Calories from fat 229.23 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.47g 39%
Cholesterol 3.72mg 1%
Sodium 56.41mg 2%
Potassium 204.13mg 4%
Total Carbs 12.69g 4%
Sugars 3.26g 13%
Dietary Fiber 2.33g 9%
Protein 2.95g 6%
Vitamin C 18.6mg 31%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 19%
Iron 64.3mg 357%
Calcium 30.1mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 163.17 Kcal (683 kJ)
Calories from fat 130.22 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.47g 39%
Cholesterol 2.11mg 1%
Sodium 32.04mg 2%
Potassium 115.96mg 4%
Total Carbs 7.21g 4%
Sugars 1.85g 13%
Dietary Fiber 1.32g 9%
Protein 1.68g 6%
Vitamin C 10.6mg 31%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 19%
Iron 36.5mg 357%
Calcium 17.1mg 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

  • 7.4
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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