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Orzo Salad With Cranberries & Pecans Recipe

Orzo Salad With Cranberries & Pecans Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

8 oz orzo pasta (1/2 box)
3/4 cup dried sweetened cranberries
2 medium carrots, fine dice
1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp dijon mustard
1 tsp raw honey
1/4 tsp dried thyme (optional)
sea salt , to taste
fresh ground black pepper , to taste
1/3 cup scallion, thinly sliced (about 2-3 scallions)
1/4 cup pecans, toasted and coarsely chopped
finely chopped fresh basil leaves or 3 -5 cucumbers , slices

Directions:

In a small pan, bring water to boil.
Stir in orzo and cook until just tender, then drain.
Combine the warm orzo, cranberries, carrots and cucumber in a medium bowl.
In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, oil, mustard and honey (and optional thyme if using).
Pour over orzo mixture and stir to coat.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Stir in scallions and pecans just before serving.
Garnish with basil or extra cucumber slices.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	205.02 Kcal (858 kJ)
Calories from fat	109.99 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.22g	19%
Cholesterol	1.89mg	1%
Sodium	53.12mg	2%
Potassium	197.15mg	4%
Total Carbs	23.68g	8%
Sugars	14.55g	58%
Dietary Fiber	3.26g	13%
Protein	2.74g	5%
Vitamin C	3.3mg	5%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	7%
Iron	0.7mg	4%
Calcium	27.1mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	160.4 Kcal (672 kJ)
Calories from fat	86.05 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.56g	19%
Cholesterol	1.48mg	1%
Sodium	41.56mg	2%
Potassium	154.24mg	4%
Total Carbs	18.53g	8%
Sugars	11.39g	58%
Dietary Fiber	2.55g	13%
Protein	2.15g	5%
Vitamin C	2.6mg	5%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	7%
Iron	0.5mg	4%
Calcium	21.2mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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savory
bitter
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