Zucchini and Orzo Salad Recipe

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Zucchini and Orzo Salad
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Directions:

  1. Place zucchini in colander and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon salt, toss and let drain for 30 minutes, stirring once or twice. Squeeze dry and transfer to a large bowl, fluffing to seperate strands of zucchini.
  2. In a food processor mix together the basil and olive oil for 1 minute and then drop garlic through the feed tube and blend until smooth. Add to zucchini.
  3. In a saucepan bring chicken broth to a boil. Stir in 1 tablespoon salt and orzo and return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until orzo is tender, stirring occasionally (10 minutes). Drain. Add to zucchini, toss. Cool to room temperature.
  4. Before serving add lemon juice and pepper. Garnish with basil sprigs and olives, toss.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 257.45 Kcal (1078 kJ)
Calories from fat 199.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.19g 34%
Cholesterol 2.83mg 1%
Sodium 2891.86mg 120%
Potassium 275.42mg 6%
Total Carbs 9.24g 3%
Sugars 1.37g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0.76g 3%
Protein 2.11g 4%
Vitamin C 22.7mg 38%
Iron 0.3mg 1%
Calcium 29.4mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 71.51 Kcal (299 kJ)
Calories from fat 55.48 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.16g 34%
Cholesterol 0.79mg 1%
Sodium 803.29mg 120%
Potassium 76.5mg 6%
Total Carbs 2.57g 3%
Sugars 0.38g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0.21g 3%
Protein 0.59g 4%
Vitamin C 6.3mg 38%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 8.2mg 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.8
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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