Cold Orzo Salad
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Our Cold Orzo Salad with Sesame is delicious, simple and easy to throw together, making it the perfect side dish to go with just about anything. We take whole-wheat orzo pasta and coat it with an easy sesame and lime vinaigrette and then toss everything with shredded cabbage, cilantro, and green onions.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups whole-wheat orzo
- 1 1/2 cups shredded red cabbage
- 4 green onion sliced, about a heaping 1/4 cup
- 1 cup cilantro, chopped (it should be about 1/4 cup after it's been chopped)
- 3 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp + 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt, divided
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
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Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Season with salt. Cook orzo according to package directions. Make sure to take it out when it's aldente/still has a slight bite to it. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the pasta cooks, slice the cabbage and chop the cilantro and green onion.
- Also while the pasta cooks, make the dressing. Add lime juice, rice vinegar, honey, dijon, ginger, and ginger to a large serving bowl. Whisk together. Slowly whisk in sesame and olive oil. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt. Whisk. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Once the orzo has cooked, add the orzo, cabbage, green onion, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the serving bowl with the dressing. Toss until everything is coated. Add the cilantro and sesame seeds. Toss again. Season with salt and pepper - honey and dijon if desired.
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Serving
1serving
Calories
213kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
316mg
(13%)
Potassium
189mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
508IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 213 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 213kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 316mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 189mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 508IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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