Checkerboard Orzo Salad Recipe

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Checkerboard Orzo Salad
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Directions:

  1. Cut the tomatoes into 1/3 cubes; place in a bowl and sprinkle with salt, pepper and thyme leaves; set aside at room temperature for 1 hour.
  2. Boil orzo in salted water until tender; drain and return to the pot off the heat; stir until moisture is evaporated; add goat cheese and stir until melted.
  3. Add half of the tomatoes and all the juices; toss gently to combine and season with salt to taste; pour salad onto serving platter and top with remaining tomatoes.
  4. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 258.48 Kcal (1082 kJ)
Calories from fat 111.04 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.34g 19%
Cholesterol 22.4mg 7%
Sodium 849.66mg 35%
Potassium 44.64mg 1%
Total Carbs 25.32g 8%
Sugars 12.62g 50%
Dietary Fiber 1.53g 6%
Protein 11.64g 23%
Vitamin C 14.3mg 24%
Iron 1.8mg 10%
Calcium 60.8mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 121.4 Kcal (508 kJ)
Calories from fat 52.15 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.79g 19%
Cholesterol 10.52mg 7%
Sodium 399.04mg 35%
Potassium 20.96mg 1%
Total Carbs 11.89g 8%
Sugars 5.93g 50%
Dietary Fiber 0.72g 6%
Protein 5.47g 23%
Vitamin C 6.7mg 24%
Iron 0.9mg 10%
Calcium 28.5mg 6%

* 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

  • 5.9
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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