Zesty Orzo Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/2 lb orzo pasta, cooked and drained
4 oz fresh spinach , torn
4 oz feta, crumbled
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1 -2 serrano peppers ( optional) or 1 -2 jalapeno pepper (optional)
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 tbsp capers
1/2 cup kalamata olive, sliced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 lemon , zest of
2 -3 tbsp dijon mustard
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp basil
salt and pepper , to taste

Directions:

Combine first 10 ingredients in a large bowl.
Combine last 7 ingredients in another bowl. Pour mixture over orzo mixture. Stir well to combine.
Can be eaten straight away or refridgerate salad until ready to eat!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	331.87 Kcal (1389 kJ)
Calories from fat	263.09 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	29.23g	45%
Cholesterol	18.71mg	6%
Sodium	804.67mg	34%
Potassium	238.81mg	5%
Total Carbs	13.85g	5%
Sugars	3.41g	14%
Dietary Fiber	2.08g	8%
Protein	5.16g	10%
Vitamin C	41.4mg	69%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	13%
Iron	8mg	45%
Calcium	134.6mg	13%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	180.22 Kcal (755 kJ)
Calories from fat	142.87 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.87g	45%
Cholesterol	10.16mg	6%
Sodium	436.97mg	34%
Potassium	129.68mg	5%
Total Carbs	7.52g	5%
Sugars	1.85g	14%
Dietary Fiber	1.13g	8%
Protein	2.8g	10%
Vitamin C	22.5mg	69%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	13%
Iron	4.4mg	45%
Calcium	73.1mg	13%

* 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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