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Lemony Orzo-Veggie Salad with Chicken Recipe

Lemony Orzo-Veggie Salad with Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3/4 cup uncooked orzo
1/4 tsp grated lemon rind
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp minced garlic
1/4 tsp honey
1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 cup shredded skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast
1/2 cup diced english cucumber
1/2 cup prechopped red bell pepper
1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
1/2 cup (2 oz) crumbled goat cheese

Directions:

Cook orzo according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain and place in a large bowl.
While orzo cooks, combine lemon rind and next 6 ingredients (through black pepper), stirring well with a whisk. Drizzle juice mixture over orzo; toss to coat. Add chicken and next 4 ingredients (through dill); toss gently to combine. Sprinkle with cheese.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	168.58 Kcal (706 kJ)
Calories from fat	79.7 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.86g	14%
Cholesterol	36.79mg	12%
Sodium	902.99mg	38%
Potassium	284.43mg	6%
Total Carbs	9.63g	3%
Sugars	3.22g	13%
Dietary Fiber	0.89g	4%
Protein	12.91g	26%
Vitamin C	6.4mg	11%
Iron	9mg	50%
Calcium	49mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	105.66 Kcal (442 kJ)
Calories from fat	49.95 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.55g	14%
Cholesterol	23.06mg	12%
Sodium	565.96mg	38%
Potassium	178.27mg	6%
Total Carbs	6.04g	3%
Sugars	2.02g	13%
Dietary Fiber	0.56g	4%
Protein	8.09g	26%
Vitamin C	4mg	11%
Iron	5.7mg	50%
Calcium	30.7mg	5%

* 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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