Side Dishes

Orzo Salad

Name: Orzo Salad
Yield: 5 servings

Forget the penne pasta and elbow macaroni, this salad gets a fresh look with orzo, a pasta that’s shaped like grains of rice.

Makes

5 servings

Total Time

15 minutes

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Ingredients

COOK:

8 oz. dry orzo

ADD:

2 cups sliced fresh spinach

½ cup diced roasted red peppers

½ cup diced part-skim mozzarella

¼ cup sliced scallions

2 Tbsp. pine nuts, toasted

WHISK:

2 Tbsp. each fresh lemon juice and extra-virgin olive oil

1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar

Salt and black pepper to taste

Test Kitchen Approved

Pine nuts can be pricey, but the flavor and texture they add to this salad is well worth it. Store remaining nuts in the freezer so they last longer.

Instructions

Cook orzo in a pot of boiling salted water according to package directions; drain and transfer to a large bowl.

Add spinach, roasted peppers, mozzarella, scallions, and pine nuts; toss to combine.

Whisk together lemon juice, oil, and vinegar; toss with orzo mixture to coat. Season salad with salt and black pepper.

Test Kitchen Approved

Nutritional Facts

Per serving

Calories: 295

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 11g 16%

Saturated Fat 3g 15%

Cholesterol 7mg 2%

Sodium 152mg 6%

% Daily Value*

Carbs 38g 12%

Fiber 2g 8%

Protein 11g

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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