Kale & Orzo Salad

Name: Kale &amp; Orzo Salad
Total time: 00:08:00
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 8 oz. whole wheat orzo (1 1/2 cups); 3 stalks fresh kale, stems removed; 1/4 small red onion, sliced thin; 1/3 cup pitted, chopped Kalamata olives with juice; 1/4 cup Panera&reg; Caesar Dressing; 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled; salt and pepper, to taste

Salads, Crowd Pleasers, Mediterranean, Calorie Conscious, Sodium Conscious

8 minutes
6 servings

Kale is such a versatile side, and this delicious combination of Mediterranean flavors could become a summer staple.

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What You'll Need

Ingredients

8 oz. whole wheat orzo (1 1/2 cups)
3 stalks fresh kale, stems removed
1/4 small red onion, sliced thin
1/3 cup pitted, chopped Kalamata olives with juice
1/4 cup Panera® Caesar Dressing
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
salt and pepper, to taste

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories	230
Total Fat	8g
Cholesterol	20mg
Sodium	350mg
Total Carb.	29g
Dietary Fiber	7g
Protein	7g

Calorie Conscious | 500 calories or less per serving.

Sodium Conscious | Under 700mg of sodium per serving.

Steps

Cook orzo in salted, boiling water just until tender, about 7 minutes.
Tear kale directly into colander in sink and when orzo is done, pour over kale. Toss under cool running water, then shake out excess water. Transfer to large bowl.
Add onions, olives and their juice, dressing and Feta, and toss to combine. Season to taste.

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If you buy packaged, torn kale, use 4 cups packed.
Leftovers? Mix 1 cup orzo salad with some shredded rotisserie chicken and 1 tablespoon heavy cream and pop in the microwave to heat through, about 1 minute. Garnish with toasted pine nuts.

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