Orzo Shrimp Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb shrimp, cooked, peeled, deveined, and tails removed
1 1/2 cups orzo pasta
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
4 green onions
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
2/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 cup plain yogurt
2 garlic cloves
2 tbsp dijon mustard
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
2 tsp sugar

Directions:

In large pot heat water to boiling, add orzo to water and cook until al dente: Drain: Rinse & set aside.
In large bowl add shrimp, both bell peppers, green onions, & cilantro.
In food processor make dressing by first pulsing garlic until it is finely minced.
Add yogurt, salt and pepper, Dijon, sugar; pulse until smooth.
Reserving half of dressing, pour half over shrimp & vegetables in bowl.
Add orzo and parmesan, stir well, and refrigerate 1 hour.
Before serving stir in reserved half of dressing.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	342.49 Kcal (1434 kJ)
Calories from fat	155.86 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.32g	27%
Cholesterol	122.4mg	41%
Sodium	937.68mg	39%
Potassium	359.62mg	8%
Total Carbs	22.07g	7%
Sugars	6.87g	27%
Dietary Fiber	1.55g	6%
Protein	23.52g	47%
Vitamin C	43.2mg	72%
Vitamin A	1mg	33%
Iron	17.9mg	99%
Calcium	237.6mg	24%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	135.04 Kcal (565 kJ)
Calories from fat	61.45 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.83g	27%
Cholesterol	48.26mg	41%
Sodium	369.72mg	39%
Potassium	141.8mg	8%
Total Carbs	8.7g	7%
Sugars	2.71g	27%
Dietary Fiber	0.61g	6%
Protein	9.27g	47%
Vitamin C	17mg	72%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	33%
Iron	7.1mg	99%
Calcium	93.7mg	24%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

8

Points
9

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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