Beet & Orzo Salad with Feta, Walnuts & Celery Greens.
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5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
275 kcal
Beet & Orzo Salad with Feta, Walnuts & Celery Greens.
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Sweet, salty, earthy and bitter flavours combine to make this vibrant winter salad.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup orzo pasta dried pasta
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
- 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 3 small beets cooked and cut into 8 wedges
- 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts toasted
- 3/4 cup chopped celery fronds or other bitter lettuce greens
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook orzo as per package directions, about ten minutes. Rinse with cold water and set aside to drain well.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and Balsamic vinegar.
- In a large bowl, combine orzo pasta, vinaigrette and sliced beets and mix well. Add crumbled feta and toasted walnuts; toss to combine.
- Roughly chop celery leaves or other bitter greens and add to the salad, mixing well. Lightly season the salad with salt and pepper, then taste and adjust as necessary.
- Serve at room temperature.
Notes
- Be sure to add salt only after the feta has been added. Some varieties of feta are far saltier than others, and additional salt may not be required.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
275kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
195mg
(8%)
Potassium
305mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
200IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
2.7mg
(3%)
Calcium
94mg
(9%)
Iron
1.1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 275 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 275kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 195mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 305mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 200IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2.7mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 94mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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