Orzo Salad

Name: Orzo Salad
Total time: 42 min
Yield: 16 serving(s)
Ingredients: Dressing:; ¾ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice; ¾ cup balsamic vinegar; ¼ cup red wine vinegar; ¼ cup minced fresh thyme (or 2 tablespoons dried); ¼ cup minced fresh basil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon salt; 2 cups olive oil; ¼ cup walnut oil; ; Salad:; 2 1-pound boxes orzo pasta; 4 medium tomatoes, diced; 4 cups dried cranberries; 4 yellow bell peppers, diced; 2 red bell peppers, diced; 2 bunches basil, minced; 1 cup Kalamata olives; 1 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1 cup diced red onion; 1 cup diced artichoke hearts; ¾ cup capers

Jennifer Mosinski

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Orzo pasta is mixed with Kalamata olives, capers, artichoke hearts, dried cranberries, and feta cheese and then topped with a tangy lemon vinaigrette in this pasta salad bursting with flavor. Make this dish for a potluck or dinner party and your guests will be raving about it. Or make a batch on Sunday and have lunch ready for the whole week!

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Directions

Mealthy Tip

Any type of pasta can be used in place of the orzo. Couscous or rotini would be nice pasta varieties. If you are looking for a gluten-free version, try substituting rice for the orzo or use a sturdy gluten-free pasta. Add walnuts or pecans for a nutty crunch. Top the salad with sliced green onions or chives for added color and flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving: 614 calories; 36g fat; 71.2g carbohydrates; 8g protein; 8mg cholesterol; 707mg sodium.

Full nutrition

Amount Per Serving
Calories 614		Calories from Fat 320
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 36g		55%
	Saturated Fat 6g	29%
	Trans Fat 0.0g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 5.6g
	Monounsaturated Fat 22.5g
Cholesterol 8mg		3%
Sodium 707mg		29%
Total Carbohydrate 71.2g		24%
	Dietary Fiber 6g	23%
	Sugars 36.1g
Protein 8g

Vitamin A 24%		Vitamin C 94%
Calcium 8%		Iron 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

		Calories:	2,000	2,500
Total Fat		Less than	65g	80g
	Saturated Fat	Less than	20g	25g
Cholesterol		Less than	300mg	300 mg
Sodium		Less than	2,400mg	2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate			300g	375g
	Dietary Fiber		25g	30g

Calories per gram:

Fat 9 • Carbohydrate 4 • Protein 4

Tagged:

Dinner Salads Weeknight Lunch American Picnic Mediterranean Sides Tomatoes Work Lunch Orzo Pasta Lemon Juice Kalamata Olives Feta Cheese Orzo

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Manny Cruz says:

I used roasted red peppers in this recipe instead of the red and yellow, raw bell peppers. I love the charred taste you get when they're roasted. Orzo is one of my favorite foods, and I was really please with the way this dish turned out. Simple and elegant.