Orzo, Green Bean, and Fennel Salad with Dill Pesto

Name: Orzo, Green Bean, and Fennel Salad with Dill Pesto
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 177 milliliters diced fresh fennel bulb; 158 milliliters (packed) chopped fresh dill; 227 grams green beans, trimmed; 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice; 59 milliliters olive oil; 296 milliliters ounces orzo; 2 Tbsps white balsamic vinegar

Orzo, Green Bean, and Fennel Salad with Dill Pesto might be just the side dish you are searching for. Watching your figure? This dairy free recipe has 223 calories, 5g of protein, and 10g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 6. If you have 3-inch cubes hothouse cucumber, beans, dill, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 25 minutes.

Instructions

Cook green beans in large saucepan of boiling salted water until just tender, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer beansto plate.

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Water

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Add orzo to same boiling water. Cook until tender, stirring occasionally; drain.

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Orzo

Blend dill, oil, vinegar, and lemon juice in mini processor until almost smooth. Season dressing with salt and pepper.

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Lemon Juice

Vinegar

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Cut beans crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces.

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Place in large bowl.

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Add orzo, cucumber, and fennel; mix in dressing. Season salad to tastewith salt and pepper.

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One serving contains the following: Calories (kcal)243.58;% Calories from Fat 36.7;Fat (g) 9.93;Saturated Fat (g)1.48;Cholesterol (mg)0.00;Carbohydrates (g)33.44;Dietary Fiber (g)3.10;Total Sugars (g)3.80;Net Carbs (g)30.34;Protein (g)6.00

Bon Appétit

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