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Summer Garden Lentil and Pasta Salad Recipe

Summer Garden Lentil and Pasta Salad Recipe

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Nutrition

425

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 1/2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp minced shallots
1 1/2 tsp minced fresh garlic
1 tbsp dijon mustard
1 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 cup fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup dried petite green lentils
1 bay leaf
2 cups uncooked orecchiette pasta
1 cup diced zucchini
3/4 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup diced yellow bell pepper
1/2 cup diced red onion
2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
2 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tbsp grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
1 1/2 tsp chopped fresh or
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 1/2 tsp chopped fresh or 1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

To prepare vinaigrette, combine first 7 ingredients in a blender or food processor; process until well blended.
To prepare salad, combine broth, lentils, and bay leaf in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 25 minutes or until lentils are tender. Drain and rinse with cold water. Discard bay leaf.
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting the salt and fat. Drain and rinse with cold water.
Combine lentils, pasta, zucchini, and remaining ingredients. Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss well. Store in an airtight container.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	425.49 Kcal (1781 kJ)
Calories from fat	64.03 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.11g	11%
Cholesterol	0.3mg	0%
Sodium	402.67mg	17%
Potassium	597.97mg	13%
Total Carbs	55.34g	18%
Sugars	9.76g	39%
Dietary Fiber	8.28g	33%
Protein	21.95g	44%
Vitamin C	76.9mg	128%
Vitamin A	1.2mg	39%
Iron	25.5mg	142%
Calcium	113.6mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	105.49 Kcal (442 kJ)
Calories from fat	15.88 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.76g	11%
Cholesterol	0.07mg	0%
Sodium	99.83mg	17%
Potassium	148.25mg	13%
Total Carbs	13.72g	18%
Sugars	2.42g	39%
Dietary Fiber	2.05g	33%
Protein	5.44g	44%
Vitamin C	19.1mg	128%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	39%
Iron	6.3mg	142%
Calcium	28.2mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

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bitter
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Recipe Tags

< 200 kcals

Weightwatchers Points

8.3

Points
9

PointsPlus

Good Points

low fat,
saturated fat free,
low sodium,
cholesterol free

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