Orzo Pasta Salad with Dried Cranberries Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Additional: 1hr20 mins

Total: 1hr55 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Orzo Pasta Salad with Dried Cranberries Recipe

Ingredients

3 ½ cups water

1 (16 ounce) package uncooked orzo pasta

¼ teaspoon salt

1 bunch green onions

chopped

¾ cup chopped celery

½ cup dried cranberries

2 tablespoons lemon juice

2 tablespoons sesame oil

1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 pinch cayenne pepper

¾ cup chopped pecans

⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Asian Salad

Salad

Directions

Step 1

Bring water orzo and salt to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low cover and simmer until orzo is tender 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 2

Rinse orzo under cold water and scrape into a large bowl. Let cool for 20 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in green onions celery cranberries lemon juice sesame oil vinegar olive oil and cayenne pepper. Let stand at room temperature until flavors blend about 1 hour. Stir in pecans and cilantro before serving.

Nutritional Information

Orzo Pasta Salad with Dried Cranberries Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 354.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 9.2g 18%

Carbohydrates: 52.1g 17%

Dietary Fiber: 4.1g 16%

Sugars: 8.5g

Fat: 13.3g 21%

Saturated Fat: 1.6g 8%

Vitamin A Iu: 479.5IU 10%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.6mg 28%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 3%

Vitamin C: 8mg 13%

Folate: 145.8mcg 37%

Calcium: 46.7mg 5%

Iron: 2.5mg 14%

Magnesium: 51.1mg 18%

Potassium: 245.7mg 7%

Sodium: 93mg 4%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 9%

Calories From Fat: 119.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.