Orzo Pesto Salad- 5 Points Recipe

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Ingredients:

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4 cups water
1 1/2 cups orzo pasta
3/4 cup basil leaves
2/3 cup arugula leaf
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1 tbsp walnut pieces
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 cup dry white wine
2 bay leaves
3/4 lb turkey breast cutlets
6 kalamata olives, pitted and slivered
1 head radicchio, quartered, cored, and sliced
16 cherry tomatoes, quartered
3 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp fresh coarse ground black pepper

Directions:

Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the orzo, reduce the hear, and cook until al dente, about 5 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid, and put the orzo in a large bowl.
To make the pesto, combine the basil, arugula, garlic, walnuts, and 1 teaspoon of the salt in a food processor or blender. Add the reserved hot cooking liquid and puree. Stir 2 Tablespoons of the pesto into the orzo.
Bring the wine and bay leaves to a boil in a medium skillet. Boil 1 minute, then reduce the heat to medium and add the turkey. Cover and poach until the turkey is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Drain, discarding the bay leaves.
Chop the turkey and add it to the orzo. Stir in the olives and radicchio. Fold in the remaining pesto and then the cherry tomatoes. Add the parmesan, pepper, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt; toss to combine.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	323.25 Kcal (1353 kJ)
Calories from fat	152.62 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.96g	26%
Cholesterol	37.65mg	13%
Sodium	876.9mg	37%
Potassium	489.48mg	10%
Total Carbs	23.3g	8%
Sugars	7.32g	29%
Dietary Fiber	3.19g	13%
Protein	13.83g	28%
Vitamin C	24.5mg	41%
Iron	0.2mg	1%
Calcium	78.5mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	65.59 Kcal (275 kJ)
Calories from fat	30.97 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.44g	26%
Cholesterol	7.64mg	13%
Sodium	177.92mg	37%
Potassium	99.32mg	10%
Total Carbs	4.73g	8%
Sugars	1.48g	29%
Dietary Fiber	0.65g	13%
Protein	2.81g	28%
Vitamin C	5mg	41%
Calcium	15.9mg	8%

* 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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