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Orzo Salad with Grapes, Arugula, & Candied Pecans
Orzo Salad with grapes, arugula, feta cheese, candied pecans, and a simple balsamic vinaigrette dressing. This salad recipe is perfect for parties, potlucks, or an every day meal.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 280 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the dressing:
- balsamic vinaigrette
For the salad:
- 1 cup orzo
- 5 oz arugula
- 2 cups red grapes, halved
- 2/3 cup crumbled feta cheese,
- 1 cup candied pecans, roughly chopped
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Cook the orzo according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water. Drain well.
- Pour the cooked orzo into a large bowl. Add the arugula, grapes, feta or gorgonzola, and candied pecans.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until well combined. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
280kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
212mg
(9%)
Potassium
195mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
499IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
110mg
(11%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 280
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 280kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 212mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 195mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 499IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 110mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.