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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 peas (fresh or frozen)
  • 2 medium carrots (diced)
  • 1 medium red onion (minced)
Yogurt-Dill Vinaigrette
  • 1 cup plain low fat yogurt
  • 4 tablespoons parsley (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill (finely chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic (grated)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. At the bottom of a large mixing bowl, whisk together the Yogurt-Dill Vinaigrette: yogurt through olive oil.
  3. Add orzo, peas, carrots and onion to the bowl with the vinaigrette and toss well to combine. Check for seasoning and adjust accordingly.

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 Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 309mg (13%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 5.5g (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

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.