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Orzo Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette Recipe

Orzo Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/2 lb orzo pasta
3 roma tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
citrus vinaigrette , recipe follows
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 1 1/2 medium lemons)
1/2 tsp dijon mustard
2 tsp lemon zest
2 tsp lime zest
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Directions:

Fill a stockpot 3/4 full with salted water. When water comes to a rolling boil, add orzo. Cook until al dente, or according to package directions.
Drain orzo and cool on a baking sheet.
Make the vinaigrette. When orzo is at room temperature, toss with tomatoes and cilantro. Dress with vinaigrette.
Citrus Vinaigrette:
In medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice, mustard, zests, salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in olive oil until mixture has emulsified. Vinaigrette can be made up to 3 hours ahead, covered and chilled. Bring to room temperature and stir before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	472.06 Kcal (1976 kJ)
Calories from fat	431.85 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	47.98g	74%
Cholesterol	3.66mg	1%
Sodium	346.34mg	14%
Potassium	166.14mg	4%
Total Carbs	10.13g	3%
Sugars	3.03g	12%
Dietary Fiber	1.12g	4%
Protein	2.62g	5%
Vitamin C	12.7mg	21%
Iron	0.1mg	0%
Calcium	7.4mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	277.27 Kcal (1161 kJ)
Calories from fat	253.66 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	28.18g	74%
Cholesterol	2.15mg	1%
Sodium	203.43mg	14%
Potassium	97.59mg	4%
Total Carbs	5.95g	3%
Sugars	1.78g	12%
Dietary Fiber	0.66g	4%
Protein	1.54g	5%
Vitamin C	7.5mg	21%
Calcium	4.4mg	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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