Spinach & Bacon Orzo Pasta Salad
A wonderful addition to a potluck or banquet, this salad mixes bacon and spinach with the sweetness of juicy peaches and dried cranberries. All topped with crumbled feta and French fried onions and tossed in a light vinaigrette dressing.
Prep time: 15-20 min.
Instructions
Thaw in refrigerator.
1.In a large pot of boiling water add orzo and cook 8-10 min. stirring frequently until all moisture is absorbed and orzo is tender. Drain and rinse in cold water to cool pasta.
2.In a large bowl add chilled orzo pasta, veggies (cut peaches if desired), and vinaigrette. Toss with salad tongs to combine thoroughly.
3.Top with crumbled feta cheese and French fried onions. Serve.
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Serving size
1 cup
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Amount per serving
Calories
297
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Total Fat
14g
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18% |
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Saturated Fat
4g
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20% |
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Trans Fat
<1g
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Sodium
500mg
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22% |
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Cholesterol
14mg
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5% |
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Total Carbohydrates
36g
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13% |
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Dietary Fiber
2g
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7% |
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Total Sugars
11g
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Includes 0g Added Sugars
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Protein
8g
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16% |
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Vitamin D
<1µg
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5% |
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Calcium
75mg
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6% |
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Iron
1mg
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6% |
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Potassium
118mg
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3% |
| * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |
Contains: Milk; Wheat
May Contain: Milk, Eggs, Fish, Shellfish, Tree Nuts, Peanuts, Wheat, Soybeans, Sesame.
Ingredients: SEMOLINA (WHEAT), DURUM FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON (FERROUS SULFATE), THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID.], CHEESE FETA CRUMBLES [:Feta Cheese (Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Enzymes), Powdered Cellulose (to Prevent Caking), Natamycin (a Natural Mold Inhibitor).], PEACH SLICED IQF, SPINACH CHOPPED IQF, VINEGAR APPLE CIDER 50 GRAIN [Apple Cider Vinegar, diluted with water to 5% acidity], OIL OLIVE EXTRA VIRGIN DELICATO, HONEY PURE CLOVER GRADE A IN J, CRANBERRY DRIED SWEETENED [Cranberries, sugar, sunflower oil.], BACON PCS CKD 1/2" [(Smoke Flavoring Added Fully Cooked Bacon (Cured With Water, Salt, Sugar, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite. May also contain Smoke Flavoring, Dextrose, Sodium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Diacetate, Flavoring, Honey)], ONION RED DICED 3/8 INCH FRESH, FRENCH FRIED ONIONS [ONIONS, PALM OIL, WHEAT FLOUR, DEXTROSE & SALT.], SALT KOSHER FLAKE COARSE, SPICE PEPPER BLK TABLE GRND, SPICE GARLIC GRANULATED.
Nutritional information is per serving unless otherwise stated and are based on standard formulations. For example, if one Large dinner was divided into 6 equal portions, the nutritional information is accurate for one portion. Variations in ingredients and preparation, as well as substitutions, will increase or decrease any stated nutritional values. Items vary by store, and are subject to change. Contact your local store for further assistance.
