Orzo Salad with Arugula & Prunes
This orzo salad is similar to a classic pasta salad, but loaded with nutritious ingredients. Whole-wheat orzo and fresh baby arugula and provide a memorable balance of flavors, textures, and colors, while prunes add a touch of natural sweetness.
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cups whole-wheat orzo
- Juice and zest of 1 small lemon 2 TBSP juice
- Juice and zest of 1 lime 2 TBSP juice
- 3 TBSP extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp sea salt divided
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup California Prunes finely diced
- 5 scallions green and white parts, thinly sliced
- 3 TBSP chopped fresh mint
- 1/3 cup shelled roasted pistachios salted
- 4 cups packed baby arugula
Instructions
- Cook the orzo according to package directions.
- While orzo is cooking, whisk together in a large bowl the lemon and lime juices, olive oil, 3/4 teaspoon of the salt, and pepper.
- Drain the orzo. Add the hot, drained orzo and diced prunes to the citrus vinaigrette in the large bowl and stir to fully coat. Set aside to slightly cool, then chill the orzo mixture.
- When ready to serve, stir in the scallions, mint, pistachios, desired amount of the lime and lemon zest (about 1 teaspoon each), and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Then stir in the arugula until well combined, and serve.
Notes
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Nutrition
Calories: 303kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 7gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 396mgPotassium: 453mgFiber: 5gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 779IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 63mgIron: 2mg