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Crab and Artichoke Orzo Salad Recipe

Crab and Artichoke Orzo Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb orzo pasta
6 oz artichoke hearts (drained , 4 reserved and the rest coarsely chopped)
2 garlic cloves
1 shallot, chopped
1 tsp dijon mustard
1 tsp dried greek oregano
2 large basil leaves
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper
10 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and sliced into 1/4-inch strips
5 scallions , thinly sliced crosswise
1 lb lump crabmeat , picked over
2 tbsp chopped flat leaf parsley

Directions:

In a pot of boiling salted water, cook the orzo until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water, then drain; transfer to a bowl.
Meanwhile, in a blender, puree the 4 reserved artichoke quarters with the garlic, shallot, mustard, oregano, basil and vinegar.
With the machine on, pour in the oil; season with salt and pepper.
Stir 1 cup of the vinaigrette into the orzo. Add the chopped artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, scallions, crabmeat and parsley; season with salt and pepper.
Spoon the orzo into shallow bowls and serve, passing the remaining vinaigrette at the table.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	936.22 Kcal (3920 kJ)
Calories from fat	376.81 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	41.87g	64%
Cholesterol	3.78mg	1%
Sodium	106.09mg	4%
Potassium	329.18mg	7%
Total Carbs	107g	36%
Sugars	3.54g	14%
Dietary Fiber	3.48g	14%
Protein	35.03g	70%
Vitamin C	14mg	23%
Iron	0.6mg	3%
Calcium	37.8mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	333.85 Kcal (1398 kJ)
Calories from fat	134.37 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.93g	64%
Cholesterol	1.35mg	1%
Sodium	37.83mg	4%
Potassium	117.38mg	7%
Total Carbs	38.15g	36%
Sugars	1.26g	14%
Dietary Fiber	1.24g	14%
Protein	12.49g	70%
Vitamin C	5mg	23%
Iron	0.2mg	3%
Calcium	13.5mg	4%

* 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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