Orzo Pasta Salad with Dried Cranberries

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When I make this, everyone always wants the recipe. I hope you enjoy this pasta salad with your favorite dishes or as a side for your BBQ.

Submitted by Douglas Moser
Published on July 10, 2019
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 55 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

  • 3 ½ cups water

  • 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked orzo pasta

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped

  • ¾ cup chopped celery

  • ½ cup dried cranberries

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil

  • 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper

  • ¾ cup chopped pecans

  • ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

  1. Bring water, orzo, and salt to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until orzo is tender, 20 to 25 minutes.

  2. Rinse orzo under cold water and scrape into a large bowl. Let cool for 20 minutes.

  3. Stir in green onions, celery, cranberries, lemon juice, sesame oil, vinegar, olive oil, and cayenne pepper. Let stand at room temperature until flavors blend, about 1 hour. Stir in pecans and cilantro before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

354 Calories
13g Fat
52g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 354
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Sodium 93mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 52g 19%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 9g 18%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 47mg 4%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 246mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.