Spring Orzo Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp lemon zest
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1 lb orzo pasta
8 oz asparagus, ends trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups bagged shredded carrots
1/2 cup fresh mint

Directions:

Whisk lemon zest, juice, water, oil, sugar, salt and pepper in a large bowl until blended.
Add onions and let stand while pasta cooks.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
Add pasta, return to a boil and cook as package directs; stir in asparagus and carrots 3 minutes before pasta will be done.
Cook until pasta and vegetables are just firm-tender.
Drain and rinse under cold running water; drain again.
Put in a bowl with dressing.
Add mint or dill or parsley to mix and coat.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	151.72 Kcal (635 kJ)
Calories from fat	93.58 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.4g	16%
Cholesterol	2.83mg	1%
Sodium	192.16mg	8%
Potassium	218.02mg	5%
Total Carbs	12.3g	4%
Sugars	3.39g	14%
Dietary Fiber	2.94g	12%
Protein	2.43g	5%
Vitamin C	13mg	22%
Vitamin A	1.2mg	39%
Iron	89.3mg	496%
Calcium	42.5mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	73.6 Kcal (308 kJ)
Calories from fat	45.39 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.04g	16%
Cholesterol	1.37mg	1%
Sodium	93.22mg	8%
Potassium	105.76mg	5%
Total Carbs	5.97g	4%
Sugars	1.65g	14%
Dietary Fiber	1.43g	12%
Protein	1.18g	5%
Vitamin C	6.3mg	22%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	39%
Iron	43.3mg	496%
Calcium	20.6mg	4%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

3.3

Points
4

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low sodium,
cholesterol free

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