Thursday, February 19, 2009

A Recipe that looks good!

Orzo-Chickpea Salad From Weight Watchers

light meals


POINTS® Value: 5
Servings: 6
Preparation Time: 15 min
Cooking Time: 15 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Dried cranberries add just the right touch to this unique salad.

Ingredients



8 oz uncooked orzo

1 spray(s) cooking spray

2 small zucchini, chopped

1/8 tsp table salt, or to taste

1/4 cup(s) parsley, leaves, firmly packed, chopped

15 oz canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed

1/2 cup(s) dried cranberries

1 tsp olive oil, extra-virgin

1/4 cup(s) red wine vinegar

1/8 tsp black pepper, or to taste

Instructions

  • Cook orzo according to package directions; set aside.

  • Meanwhile, coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Sauté zucchini, lightly salting it as it cooks, until slightly crisp, about 2 to 3 minutes; allow to cool.

  • Place zucchini in a large bowl and add remaining ingredients (including orzo); toss to combine. Allow salad to marinate in refrigerator for at least half an hour before serving. It may be served cold or at room temperature.

3 comments:

  1. Yummy! I may try it this weekend.

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  2. That sounds great and easy to make. I like it!

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  3. I made it on Sunday. Pretty good recipe. I may add more and different veggies and some more spices.

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