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Mediterranean Orzo Salad Recipe

Mediterranean Orzo Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 cups orzo pasta
1 1/2 cups small broccoli florets
2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 3 ears )
1 cup sweet red pepper, diced
1 cup sweet orange pepper, diced
1/2 cup black olives, pitted, halved
1/2 cup red onion, diced
1/4 cup fresh basil, shredded
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/3 cup olive oil
3 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 tsp hot pepper flakes
salt and pepper

Directions:

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook orzo, stirring occasionally, for 6 minutes. add broccoli and cook until broccoli is tender and pasta is al dente, about 1 minute.
Drain well and refresh under cold running water; drain again. Return to pot or large bowl. Gently stir in corn, red and orange peppers, olives, onion, basil and parsley.
In a measuring cup, whisk together oil, vinegar, garlic, hot pepper flakes and salt and pepper. Pour over salad and toss gently. (Salad can be covered and refrigerated for up to 2 hours. Bring to room temperature 30 minutes before serving).

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	244.92 Kcal (1025 kJ)
Calories from fat	138.46 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.38g	24%
Cholesterol	2.96mg	1%
Sodium	284.41mg	12%
Potassium	297.23mg	6%
Total Carbs	22.93g	8%
Sugars	4.12g	16%
Dietary Fiber	3.91g	16%
Protein	4.87g	10%
Vitamin C	107mg	178%
Iron	18.2mg	101%
Calcium	34.6mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	114.67 Kcal (480 kJ)
Calories from fat	64.82 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.2g	24%
Cholesterol	1.38mg	1%
Sodium	133.16mg	12%
Potassium	139.16mg	6%
Total Carbs	10.74g	8%
Sugars	1.93g	16%
Dietary Fiber	1.83g	16%
Protein	2.28g	10%
Vitamin C	50.1mg	178%
Iron	8.5mg	101%
Calcium	16.2mg	3%

* 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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savory
bitter
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