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Tuscan Orzo Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 lb orzo pasta, cooked to package directions, drained , and rinsed in cold water
1 small green pepper, diced
1 small red pepper, diced
1 small orange or yellow pepper, diced
3-4 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, chopped
1/4 cup capers
1/2 cup italian or tuscan dressing (oil/vinegar based)--mine follows
1/2 cup asiago cheese, shredded or grated
dash of crushed red pepper flakes (this can be omitted if you use the following dressing recipe)
1/2 cup fresh parsley
tuscan dressing
1 cup dressing quality olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
juice from 1/2 lemon
1 tsp total of mixed dried herbs (ie parsley, oregano , basil , and please include some rosemary)
1 tsp dried red pepper flakes
1 clove garlic, finely minced
1 tsp toasted sesame seeds, finely ground
1/2 tsp celery seed, ground
dash of onion powder
salt and fresh ground pepper

Directions:

Blend all dressing ingredients, if using, in food processor, and set aside.
Combine all remaining ingredients, but dressing and parsley, and toss to combine.
Add dressing and parsley and, toss again.
Refrigerate a few hours. Serve cold

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	504.33 Kcal (2112 kJ)
Calories from fat	418.69 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	46.52g	72%
Cholesterol	12.89mg	4%
Sodium	523.13mg	22%
Potassium	143.96mg	3%
Total Carbs	14.43g	5%
Sugars	4.24g	17%
Dietary Fiber	1.65g	7%
Protein	7.74g	15%
Vitamin C	32.2mg	54%
Iron	0.5mg	3%
Calcium	200.1mg	20%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	253.1 Kcal (1060 kJ)
Calories from fat	210.12 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	23.35g	72%
Cholesterol	6.47mg	4%
Sodium	262.54mg	22%
Potassium	72.25mg	3%
Total Carbs	7.24g	5%
Sugars	2.13g	17%
Dietary Fiber	0.83g	7%
Protein	3.88g	15%
Vitamin C	16.2mg	54%
Iron	0.3mg	3%
Calcium	100.4mg	20%

* 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

< 200 kcals

Weightwatchers Points

13.6

Points
14

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low cholesterol

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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