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Coastal Living Confetti Orzo Salad Recipe

Coastal Living Confetti Orzo Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 1/2 cups uncooked orzo pasta
1 carrot, chopped
1 1/4 cups bell peppers (red, green, yellow , or orange)
1/2 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 tsp lemon rind, grated
3 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
3/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp fresh coarse ground black pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup olive oil

Directions:

Cook orzo according to package directions; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain.
Combine orzo, carrot, and next 5 ingredients; set aside.
Combine lemon rind, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, pepper, and minced garlic. Gradually whisk in oil.
Pour vinaigrette over orzo salad, tossing gently. Cover and keep chilled.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	149.58 Kcal (626 kJ)
Calories from fat	107.54 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.95g	18%
Cholesterol	2.9mg	1%
Sodium	257.24mg	11%
Potassium	125.54mg	3%
Total Carbs	9.28g	3%
Sugars	3.05g	12%
Dietary Fiber	1.35g	5%
Protein	1.7g	3%
Vitamin C	35.9mg	60%
Vitamin A	0.8mg	27%
Iron	12.7mg	71%
Calcium	12.4mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	118.06 Kcal (494 kJ)
Calories from fat	84.88 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.43g	18%
Cholesterol	2.29mg	1%
Sodium	203.04mg	11%
Potassium	99.08mg	3%
Total Carbs	7.33g	3%
Sugars	2.4g	12%
Dietary Fiber	1.07g	5%
Protein	1.34g	3%
Vitamin C	28.4mg	60%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	27%
Iron	10.1mg	71%
Calcium	9.8mg	1%

* 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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