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Broccoli Strawberry Orzo Salad

Broccoli Strawberry Orzo Salad

133 Ratings
133 Ratings
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Broccoli Strawberry Orzo Salad
Makes: 6 Servings
Total Cost: $$$$
Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Fresh broccoli and strawberries are colorful additions to this refreshing summer delight. Lemon dressing brings a bright flavor to this pasta dish.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup orzo pasta, uncooked
  • 2 cups fresh broccoli, chopped
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, diced
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing:
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh or bottled
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (or cooking oil of choice)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar (or honey)
  • poppy seeds (1 teaspoon, optional)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Cook orzo pasta according to directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  3. In a large bowl, combine orzo pasta, broccoli, strawberries, and sunflower seeds. Drizzle with lemon poppy seed vinaigrette and toss to combine.
  4. Season with salt and pepper. Chill in refrigerator until ready to serve.

Notes

Honey should not be fed to children under 1 year of age.

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Source:

Community Fit!
South Haven Health System

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 cup
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 160
Total Fat 8 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 31 mg
Carbohydrates 20 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 4 g
Added Sugars included 1 g
Protein 4 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 29 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 245 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 160
Total Fat 8 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Linoleic Acid 2 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 20 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 4 g
Added Sugars included 1 g
Protein 4 g
Minerals
Calcium 29 mg
Potassium 245 mg
Sodium 31 mg
Copper 175 mcg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 27 mg
Phosphorus 116 mg
Selenium 15 mcg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 10 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Vitamin B12 0 mg
Vitamin C 60 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 2 mg
Vitamin K 34 mcg
Folate 88 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 14 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Fruits 1/2 cups
Vegetables 1/4 cups
Grains 1/2 ounces
Protein Foods 1/2 ounces

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