Orzo Salad With Basil-Sherry Vinaigrette Recipe

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Orzo Salad With Basil-Sherry Vinaigrette
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Ingredients
13
Count
Nutrition
235
Calories
Total time
20
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. To make Basil-Sherry Vinaigrette:.
  2. Whisk together the oil, sherry, and lemon juice in a small bowl.
  3. Stir in the remaining ingredients.
  4. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
  5. Refrigerate in a covered container for up to 4 days.
  6. Whisk or shake before serving.
  7. To make the orzo salad:.
  8. Place the ear of corn on a microwaveable dish covered loosely with waxed paper. Microwave on high until hot, about 2 minutes. (If using frozen corn, cook according to package instructions. Drain well.) Set aside to cool.
  9. Bring a small saucepan of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain well. Rinse with cool water; drain again.
  10. When the corn has cooled, cut the kernels off the cob. (It's best to cut or break the ear in half. On a cutting board, hold the cob upright. Using a sharp knife, slide the blade downwards, letting the kernels fall on the board, rotating the cob a quarter turn at a time until all the kernels are removed.).
  11. In a medium bowl, toss together the pasta, corn, and tomatoes. Add 1/4 cup of the vinaigrette and toss again.
  12. Refrigerate the salad and the remaining vinaigrette in separate covered containers for at least 2 hours or for up to 2 days. Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature.
  13. Toss salad with an additional 1/4 c vinaigrette just before serving. Taste and add salt and pepper as desired.
  14. Spoon the salad onto lettuce-lined salad plates and garnish with basil sprigs.
  15. Do as the Italians do and include this dish among an assortment of antipasti. Or you can serve it as a light lunch or as an out-of-the-ordinary accompaniment to grilled fish or chicken.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 235.07 Kcal (984 kJ)
Calories from fat 166.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.48g 28%
Cholesterol 5.96mg 2%
Sodium 215.16mg 9%
Potassium 223.7mg 5%
Total Carbs 15.03g 5%
Sugars 4.74g 19%
Dietary Fiber 1.7g 7%
Protein 4.05g 8%
Vitamin C 9.1mg 15%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 9.5mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 158.35 Kcal (663 kJ)
Calories from fat 112.03 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.45g 28%
Cholesterol 4.02mg 2%
Sodium 144.93mg 9%
Potassium 150.68mg 5%
Total Carbs 10.13g 5%
Sugars 3.19g 19%
Dietary Fiber 1.14g 7%
Protein 2.73g 8%
Vitamin C 6.1mg 15%
Iron 0.3mg 3%
Calcium 6.4mg 1%

* 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

  • 5.9
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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