Orzo and Arugula Salad

Recipesfull introduces to you: Pasta Salad Recipes. (Orzo and Arugula Salad). Whole wheat orzo and veggies in a unique cold summer salad. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and slivered almonds.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Additional: 5 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Orzo and Arugula Salad

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package whole-wheat orzo pasta

1 bunch green onions

sliced

1 cup frozen corn

1 cup dried cranberries

1 red bell pepper

diced

1 cup sliced almonds

2 teaspoons dried basil

1 cup arugula

½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

salt and ground black pepper to taste

⅓ cup white balsamic vinegar

2 tablespoons lemon juice

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

2 teaspoons minced garlic

1 teaspoon white sugar

½ teaspoon dried basil

½ cup canola oil

½ cup olive oil

salt and ground black pepper to taste

Sesame Udon Noodles

Salad

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite about 12 minutes. Drain.

Step 2

Combine orzo green onions corn cranberries red bell pepper almonds basil arugula Parmesan cheese salt and ground black pepper in a large bowl; set aside.

Step 3

Whisk together balsamic vinegar lemon juice Dijon mustard garlic sugar basil canola oil olive oil salt and ground black pepper to taste. Drizzle over orzo salad and toss to coat.

Nutritional Information

Orzo and Arugula Salad

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 649.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 14g 28%

Carbohydrates: 68.9g 22%

Dietary Fiber: 6.2g 25%

Sugars: 14.9g

Fat: 36.5g 56%

Saturated Fat: 4.5g 23%

Cholesterol: 4.4mg 2%

Vitamin A Iu: 896.6IU 18%

Niacin Equivalents: 6.2mg 48%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 12%

Vitamin C: 28mg 47%

Folate: 142.7mcg 36%

Calcium: 134.9mg 14%

Iron: 2.8mg 15%

Magnesium: 75.1mg 27%

Potassium: 327mg 9%

Sodium: 181.1mg 7%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 33%

Calories From Fat: 328.8

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.