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Orzo Salad with Yogurt-Dill Vinaigrette
Orzo pasta is mixed with bright veggies and tossed in a creamy, yogurt-dill vinaigrette. Perfect for entertaining or a brown-bag lunch, this dish can be made up to 3 days in advance.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
274 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound orzo
- 1 cup pea (fresh or frozen)
- 2 carrot diced, medium
- 1 red onion minced, medium
Yogurt-Dill Vinaigrette
- 1 cup yogurt plain, low fat
- 4 tablespoons parsley (minced)
- 2 tablespoons dill finely chopped, fresh
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic (grated)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salty water to a boil and cook orzo according to package instructions. When you have 2 minutes of cooking time remaining, add the peas to the pot. Strain peas and pasta and set aside.
- At the bottom of a large mixing bowl, whisk together the Yogurt-Dill Vinaigrette: yogurt through olive oil.
- Add orzo, peas, carrots and onion to the bowl with the vinaigrette and toss well to combine. Check for seasoning and adjust accordingly.
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Notes
- Dish can be made up to 3 days in advance if kept in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. Over time, the pasta will absorb a bit of the vinaigrette so feel free to drizzle with a little extra olive oil or lemon juice or add a bit of salt if needed before serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories
274kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
50.3g
(17%)
Protein
9.4g
(19%)
Fat
4.8g
(7%)
Saturated Fat
0.6g
(3%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4.2g
(25%)
Trans Fat
0g
(0%)
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
309mg
(13%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5.5g
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 274
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 274kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 50.3g | 17% |
| Protein | 9.4g | 19% |
| Fat | 4.8g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 309mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5.5g | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.