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Light Greek Orzo Salad Recipe

Light Greek Orzo Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 tbsp tbsps chicken bouillon
1 medium lemon , rind of
2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
1 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tbsp onions, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
8 kalamata olives, chopped
1/2 large cucumber, peeled seeded and diced
1 roasted red pepper, chopped
2 tbsp ken's northern light italian dressing
2 oz crumbled feta cheese (or more to taste)
salt & pepper

Directions:

Add bouillon to pasta water and bring to a boil.
Add orzo and lemon rind and cook until tender, about 7 minutes. Strain and rinse gently with cold water and set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, saute the garlic and onion in a small pan over medium-low heat until soft then set aside for next step.
In a mixing bowl combine the chopped herbs, cucumber, onion and garlic saute, olives, roasted red pepper, salt and pepper and stir well.
Add Orzo, dressing and feta cheese, stir well.
Cover and chill for at least 1 hour, a few hours if time permits.
Enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	97.07 Kcal (406 kJ)
Calories from fat	49.95 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.55g	9%
Cholesterol	10.47mg	3%
Sodium	350.21mg	15%
Potassium	111.1mg	2%
Total Carbs	8.64g	3%
Sugars	2.57g	10%
Dietary Fiber	1.44g	6%
Protein	3.12g	6%
Vitamin C	26.2mg	44%
Iron	5.4mg	30%
Calcium	66.6mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	84.4 Kcal (353 kJ)
Calories from fat	43.43 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.83g	9%
Cholesterol	9.1mg	3%
Sodium	304.48mg	15%
Potassium	96.59mg	2%
Total Carbs	7.51g	3%
Sugars	2.23g	10%
Dietary Fiber	1.25g	6%
Protein	2.71g	6%
Vitamin C	22.7mg	44%
Iron	4.7mg	30%
Calcium	57.9mg	7%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

2.1

Points
3

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low cholesterol

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