Macrina's Orzo Salad With Cucumber, Bell Pepper, Basil and Feta Recipe

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Macrina's Orzo Salad With Cucumber, Bell Pepper, Basil and Feta
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Ingredients
23
Count
Nutrition
1533
Calories
Total time
20
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. SALAD.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  3. Spread the walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet and toast on the center rack of the oven for about 10 minutes, or until golden brown.
  4. Let cool, then coarsely chop and set aside.
  5. Peel and core the cucumber and cut it into 1/2-inch cubes.
  6. Core the red and yellow peppers and cut them into 1/2-inch-square pieces.
  7. Set aside.
  8. Fill a large saucepan two-thirds full of water.
  9. Add a pinch of salt and bring to a boil.
  10. Drop in the pasta and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes, or until tender.
  11. Remove the pan from the heat and drain the pasta in a colander, then cool the pasta by running cold tap water over the colander for a few minutes.
  12. Shake the colander to remove excess water and transfer the cooled pasta to a medium bowl.
  13. Toss with the olive oil to keep the pasta from sticking together.
  14. Add the toasted walnuts, cucumbers, peppers, olives, scallions, basil, parsley and feta.
  15. Drizzle in the Lemon Vinaigrette and toss well.
  16. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  17. Cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  18. LEMON VINAIGRETTE yield: 1 1/4 cups.
  19. Combine all the ingredients except the olive oil in a medium bowl.
  20. Mix well with a whisk.
  21. Add the oil in a slow stream, whisking as you pour.
  22. Continue whisking until the dressing has emulsified, then cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1533.16 Kcal (6419 kJ)
Calories from fat 1326.11 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 147.35g 227%
Cholesterol 154.6mg 52%
Sodium 1428.84mg 60%
Potassium 468.58mg 10%
Total Carbs 26.88g 9%
Sugars 9.06g 36%
Dietary Fiber 5g 20%
Protein 34.4g 69%
Vitamin C 79.7mg 133%
Vitamin A 1.5mg 49%
Iron 27.1mg 150%
Calcium 322mg 32%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 345.57 Kcal (1447 kJ)
Calories from fat 298.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 33.21g 227%
Cholesterol 34.85mg 52%
Sodium 322.06mg 60%
Potassium 105.62mg 10%
Total Carbs 6.06g 9%
Sugars 2.04g 36%
Dietary Fiber 1.13g 20%
Protein 7.75g 69%
Vitamin C 18mg 133%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 49%
Iron 6.1mg 150%
Calcium 72.6mg 32%

* 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

  • 42.1
    Points
  • 44
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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