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Orzo Salad (Giada De Laurentiis) Recipe

Orzo Salad (Giada De Laurentiis) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

4 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups orzo
1 (15-oz) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 cups red and yellow teardrop tomatoes or grape tomatoes, halved
3/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
about 3/4 cup red wine vinaigrette , recipe follows
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tsp honey
2 tsp salt
3/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Directions:

Pour the broth into a heavy large saucepan. Cover the pan and bring the broth to a boil over high heat. Stir in the orzo. Cover partially and cook until the orzo is tender but still firm to the bite, stirring frequently, about 7 minutes. Drain the orzo through a strainer. Transfer the orzo to a large wide bowl and toss until the orzo cools slightly. Set aside to cool completely.
Toss the orzo with the beans, tomatoes, onion, basil, mint, and enough vinaigrette to coat. Season the salad, to taste, with salt and pepper, and serve at room temperature.
Red Wine Vinaigrette:
Mix the vinegar, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper in a blender. With the machine running, gradually blend in the oil. Season the vinaigrette, to taste, with more salt and pepper, if desired.
Yield: 1 3/4 cups

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	480.7 Kcal (2013 kJ)
Calories from fat	406.69 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	45.19g	70%
Cholesterol	2.96mg	1%
Sodium	1490.66mg	62%
Potassium	278.73mg	6%
Total Carbs	14.46g	5%
Sugars	4.62g	18%
Dietary Fiber	2.09g	8%
Protein	2.39g	5%
Vitamin C	19.9mg	33%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	16%
Iron	59.3mg	329%
Calcium	43mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	134.99 Kcal (565 kJ)
Calories from fat	114.2 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.69g	70%
Cholesterol	0.83mg	1%
Sodium	418.6mg	62%
Potassium	78.27mg	6%
Total Carbs	4.06g	5%
Sugars	1.3g	18%
Dietary Fiber	0.59g	8%
Protein	0.67g	5%
Vitamin C	5.6mg	33%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	16%
Iron	16.6mg	329%
Calcium	12.1mg	4%

* 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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