Weight Watchers Orzo Salad with Vegetables

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Ingredients Minutes Calories
Prep Cook Servings
20 min 10 min 6
Weight Watchers Orzo Salad with Vegetables
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Ingredients


1/2 cup Orzo, dry
3 tomato Plum tomatoes (chopped)
1 cup Artichoke hearts, canned (drained, chopped)
1 cup Spinach (chopped)
2 green onion (stem) Green onion (chopped)
1/2 cup, crumbled Feta cheese
1 tbsp drained Capers, canned
2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil (dressing)
2 tbsp Lemon juice (dressing)
1 tsp, leaves Tarragon, dried (dressing - or 1 tbsp. minced fresh tarragon)
2 tsp Lemon peel (zest) (dressing)
1/2 tsp Salt (dressing)
1/4 tsp Black pepper (dressing)

Instructions


Cook orzo according to the package directions in plenty of salted water.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, artichokes, spinach, onions, cheese and capers.

In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients.

When the orzo is cooked, drain it in a colander and then run it under cold water to cool it slightly. Add the drained cooled orzo to the vegetable mixture.

Pour dressing over the salad and toss it well to coat. Chill until serving.

* Weight Watchers Friendly

Nutrition Facts

Per Portion

Calories 145
Calories from fat 72
Calories from saturated fat 23.2
Total Fat 8.0 g
Saturated Fat 2.6 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat 4.0 g
Cholesterol 12.0 mg
Sodium 480 mg
Potassium 224 mg
Total Carbohydrate 14.6 g
Dietary Fiber 2.6 g
Sugars 1.7 g
Protein 4.8 g

Dietary servings

Per Portion


Grain 0.4
Milk Alternative 0.3
Vegetables 0.8

Energy sources


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Meal Type(s)

Salad




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