Shrimp And Orzo Salad Recipe

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Shrimp And Orzo Salad
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Directions:

  1. Cook the Orzo according to package.
  2. If you use whole-wheat orzo, it's healthier.
  3. While the pasta is cooking, clean and prepare all the veggies and place in a large bowl with the cooked shrimp.
  4. Note:
  5. You may want to blanch the broccoli if you don’t like it raw.
  6. When the water boils for the pasta, place the cut up broccoli in the water for about 1 minute.
  7. Next, strain out into a colander.
  8. Cook the pasta in the same water the broccoli was in.
  9. It adds to the flavor of the finished dish.
  10. Put honey, vinegars, oil, garlic cloves, basil leaves, yogurt, spinach, water and a pinch of salt and pepper into the blender.
  11. Blend on high to and make the dressing.
  12. When the orzo is finished, run the pasta under cold water to stop the cooking.
  13. Add the cooked cold pasta to the bowl with the veggies and shrimp. Pour the dressing on top and mix well.
  14. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for a few hours until ready to serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 395.73 Kcal (1657 kJ)
Calories from fat 117.46 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.05g 20%
Cholesterol 105.63mg 35%
Sodium 291.66mg 12%
Potassium 554.66mg 12%
Total Carbs 47.39g 16%
Sugars 8.67g 35%
Dietary Fiber 6.47g 26%
Protein 22.6g 45%
Vitamin C 77.8mg 130%
Iron 3.5mg 20%
Calcium 130.5mg 13%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 148.81 Kcal (623 kJ)
Calories from fat 44.17 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.91g 20%
Cholesterol 39.72mg 35%
Sodium 109.67mg 12%
Potassium 208.57mg 12%
Total Carbs 17.82g 16%
Sugars 3.26g 35%
Dietary Fiber 2.43g 26%
Protein 8.5g 45%
Vitamin C 29.2mg 130%
Iron 1.3mg 20%
Calcium 49.1mg 13%

* 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

  • 8.2
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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