Chopped Salad with Orzo and Corn
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4.8
12 reviews
Excellent
Chopped Salad with Orzo and Corn
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This Chopped Salad made with Orzo and Corn is a refreshing salad loaded with fresh veggies and bacon, drizzled with an easy lemon vinaigrette, ready in just 30 minutes!
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Ingredients
- 1 lettuce chopped, Boston
- 1 cup orzo uncooked
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 cup corn kernels canned or frozen
- 4 lices Bacon fried and chopped
- 2 cups tomato chopped
- ½ English cucumber chopped
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 3 green onions chopped
- ½ cup parsley chopped, fresh
- ¾ cup cheddar cheese shredded
For Dressing
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup lemon juice freshly squeezed, from 2 lemons
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orzo according to package instructions. Let cook before using.
- In a pan heat the olive oil over medium high heat and add the corn kernels. Cook them for about 5 minutes or until they start slightly browning/charring.
- In a large bowl add the lettuce, orzo, corn, chopped bacon, tomatoes, cucumber, green onions, bell pepper, parsley and cheddar cheese. Toss everything together.
- In a small bowl whisk all the dressing ingredients together until it starts to emulsify, then pour over the salad and toss.
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Notes
- You can refrigerate this salad in an airtight container for up to a day. Unfortunately this salad doesn’t store super well so make it fresh! Believe me, you’ll thank me later.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
376kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
25mg
(8%)
Sodium
250mg
(10%)
Potassium
452mg
(10%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
2645IU
(53%)
Vitamin C
46mg
(51%)
Calcium
137mg
(14%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 376 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 376kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 250mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 452mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 2645IU | 53% |
| Vitamin C | 46mg | 51% |
| Calcium | 137mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
12 reviews
Excellent
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