Mediterranean Lemon Chicken Orzo Salad Recipe
Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 1 cup orzo (whole wheat if you can find it)
- 6 inch piece cucumber, seeded and diced
- 1/2 cup diced red pepper
- 1 small red onion diced small
- juice and finely minced zest of one lemon
- 1/2 cup chopped olives
- 1/2 cup diced feta
- 4 tbsp chopped fresh oregano (or leave the leaves whole if you like)
- 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups leftover diced Lemon Chicken
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 86g | |
| Recipe makes 10 servings | |
| Calories 271 | |
| Calories from Fat 163 | 60% |
| Total Fat 18.32g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat 3.47g | 14% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium 88mg | 4% |
| Potassium 124mg | 4% |
| Total Carbs 22.84g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.6g | 5% |
| Sugars 4.46g | 3% |
| Protein 4.52g | 7% |
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