Lemon Orzo Salad

Name: Lemon Orzo Salad
Total time: 00:15:00
Yield: 8 Servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 lb. whole wheat orzo; 2/3 cup Panera® Lemon Vinaigrette; 1/2 cup dried cranberries; 1/2 cup sliced almonds; 1 tbsp. lemon zest; 3/4 cup feta, crumbled; 3 cups mixed greens (like arugula, baby kale and baby spinach); to taste salt and black pepper

Salads, Side Dish, Crowd Pleasers, Mediterranean, Vegetarian, Sodium Conscious

15 minutes
8 servings

Set our sunny Lemon Orzo Salad on the table when you need a dish that’s guaranteed to impress. With cranberries, almonds, Feta and tender greens tucked in every bite, this salad definitely will.

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What You'll Need

Ingredients

1 lb. whole wheat orzo
2/3 cup Panera® Lemon Vinaigrette
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1 tbsp. lemon zest
3/4 cup feta, crumbled
3 cups mixed greens (like arugula, baby kale and baby spinach)
to taste salt and black pepper

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories	400
Total Fat	18
Cholesterol	15
Sodium	280
Total Carb.	50
Dietary Fiber	10
Protein	10

Steps

Cook orzo according to package instructions.Drain and rinse with cold water.
In a large bowl, combine orzo, dressing, cranberries, almonds and lemon zest. Fold in feta and mixed greens until evenly distributed and coated with dressing.Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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Lemon zest (the thin yellow outer layer of the peel) brings out the zingy brightness of lemon. One lemon yields about 2 tbsp. of lemon zest. To zest a lemon, a microplane or citrus zester is easiest. If you don’t have one, try the smallest side of a box grater. Avoid grating the white pith underneath, as it can be bitter. Refrigerate the lemon for juice in another meal.

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