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Orzo Salad with Basil and Heirloom Tomatoes
7 ingredients
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This simple side dish depends on the quality of the ingredients, so buy fresh vine-ripened tomatoes and a fine extra-virgin olive oil.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
458
Calories
11g
Protein
15g
Fat
71g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Pasta | 1 cup cooked (140g) | 220 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Cherry | 1 cup (138g) | 87 |
| Tomato | 1 medium (123g) | 22 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Vinegar | 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled | 3 |
| Basil | 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) | 1 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. mixed heirloom tomatoes of various sizes, including cherry tomatoes
- Salt, to taste, plus 1 1/2 tsp.
- 3 cups orzo pasta
- 2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp. red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp. freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, snipped into small pieces, plus 4 to 6 whole leaves for garnish
Directions
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