Orzo Salad with Yogurt Dill Dressing

Orzo Salad with Yogurt Dill Dressing takes roughly 20 minutes from beginning to end. This recipe serves 8 and costs 93 cents per serving. This side dish has 314 calories, 12g of protein, and 6g of fat per serving. 888 people found this recipe to be delicious and satisfying. Head to the store and pick up carrots, red onion, roma tomatoes, and a few other things to make it today. It is brought to you by Rachel Cooks. With a spoonacular score of 97%, this dish is amazing. Similar recipes are Orzo Salad with Yogurt-Dill Vinaigrette, Potato Salad with Dill Chive Yogurt Dressing, and Cucumber Tomato Salad with Dill Yogurt Dressing.

Servings: 8

Preparation duration: 10 minutes

Cooking duration: 10 minutes

 

Ingredients:

2 medium carrots - diced

1 English cucumber, diced

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons finely minced fresh dill

6 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

1 cup peas - fresh or frozen

2 teaspoons granulated sugar

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt

1 pound orzo

½ teaspoon pepper

1 medium red onion - minced

3 roma tomatoes, seeds removed, diced

1 teaspoon salt

Equipment:

measuring cup

whisk

bowl

pot

Cooking instruction summary:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook orzo according to package direction. In the last 2 minutes of cooking time, add the peas to the pot with the orzo. Strain peas and pasta and set aside to cool.In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine all ingredients for the yogurt dill dressing and whisk to combine.In a large serving bowl, mix together orzo, peas, cucumbers, tomatoes, and dressing until everything is coated with dressing. Check for seasoning, add more salt and pepper as needed and serve immediately or store covered in the refrigerator.

 

Step by step:


1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook orzo according to package direction. In the last 2 minutes of cooking time, add the peas to the pot with the orzo. Strain peas and pasta and set aside to cool.In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine all ingredients for the yogurt dill dressing and whisk to combine.In a large serving bowl, mix together orzo, peas, cucumbers, tomatoes, and dressing until everything is coated with dressing. Check for seasoning, add more salt and pepper as needed and serve immediately or store covered in the refrigerator.


Nutrition Information:

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313k Calories
11g Protein
6g Total Fat
52g Carbs
37% Health Score
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Calories
313k
16%

Fat
6g
10%

  Saturated Fat
0.96g
6%

Carbohydrates
52g
17%

  Sugar
7g
8%

Cholesterol
1mg
0%

Sodium
318mg
14%

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Protein
11g
24%

Vitamin K
67µg
64%

Vitamin A
3181IU
64%

Selenium
38µg
55%

Manganese
0.72mg
36%

Vitamin C
18mg
23%

Phosphorus
186mg
19%

Fiber
4g
16%

Magnesium
51mg
13%

Copper
0.25mg
12%

Potassium
408mg
12%

Folate
40µg
10%

Vitamin B6
0.2mg
10%

Vitamin B1
0.14mg
10%

Vitamin B2
0.16mg
9%

Zinc
1mg
9%

Vitamin B3
1mg
9%

Iron
1mg
8%

Vitamin E
1mg
7%

Calcium
65mg
7%

Vitamin B5
0.54mg
5%

Vitamin B12
0.19µg
3%

covered percent of daily need
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