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Zippity Dooo Daaaa Orzo Salad! Recipe

Zippity Dooo Daaaa Orzo Salad! Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 cup olive oil , for salads
1 tsp lime zest
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 -3 tbsp dijon mustard
salt , to taste
pepper, freshly ground , to taste
1 lb orzo pasta
8 oz feta cheese, crumbled
1 large orange bell pepper, chopped small
1 large red bell pepper, chopped small
1 1/2 cups tomatoes, seeded, and chopped
3 tbsp capers
3/4 cup kalamata olive, pitted and quartered
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
1 tbsp fresh oregano, finely chopped
2 green onions, chopped

Directions:

First cook your orzo pasta per package directions, cooking until al dente, and drain.
In a medium sized, nonreactive bowl, gradually beat together the lime zest, lemon juice, salad quality olive oil, basil, garlic, and mustard until an emulsion forms.
Then season the oil mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
Mix your pasta, feta cheese, peppers, tomatoes, capers, kalmata olives, and chopped red onion together in a bowl.
Pour the vinaigrette over the pasta mixture and mix to combine.
Add oregano and green onions, toss, and then add extra salt and pepper to your tastes.
Chill salad for 1-2 hours for best results.
You can make this in the morning and even serve it in the evening, but dont save it for too long (you wont have leftovers I promise LOL).

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	654.26 Kcal (2739 kJ)
Calories from fat	532.21 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	59.13g	91%
Cholesterol	109.6mg	37%
Sodium	502.43mg	21%
Potassium	188.71mg	4%
Total Carbs	14.07g	5%
Sugars	4.57g	18%
Dietary Fiber	1.73g	7%
Protein	18.43g	37%
Vitamin C	24.2mg	40%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	12%
Iron	7mg	39%
Calcium	190.9mg	19%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	323.85 Kcal (1356 kJ)
Calories from fat	263.44 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	29.27g	91%
Cholesterol	54.25mg	37%
Sodium	248.7mg	21%
Potassium	93.41mg	4%
Total Carbs	6.96g	5%
Sugars	2.26g	18%
Dietary Fiber	0.86g	7%
Protein	9.12g	37%
Vitamin C	12mg	40%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	12%
Iron	3.4mg	39%
Calcium	94.5mg	19%

* 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.

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