Orzo and Brussels Sprouts Slaw

45 Minutes or less, 60 Minutes or less, 90 Minutes or less, American, Easy Clean-up, Easy Prep, Heart healthy / DASH diet, Kid-friendly, Lunch, Packable, Parties / Feed a crowd, Recipes, Salad, Short, Sides, Summer Holidays, Under 300 Calories, Vegetarian

Orzo and Brussels Sprouts Slaw

Everyone will eat their Brussels sprouts in this fresh dish! Our simple Brussels sprouts slaw compliments a multitude of meals and tastes amazing warm or cold. Want to take your dish to the next level? Thinly slicing or shaving the Brussels sprouts adds a great texture to the salad. Using a food processor for this will make preparation quick and easy.

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Orzo and Brussels Sprouts Slaw

Total Time 45 minutes

Servings 4 Servings

Calories 290 kcal

Ingredients

Pasta:

4 oz. orzo
1/2 lb. Brussels sprouts thinly sliced
1 small shallot thinly sliced
1/4 cup/1 oz. dried cranberries
1/4 cup/1 oz. toasted chopped walnuts

Yogurt-Dijon Dressing:

1/4 cup/2 oz. low-fat yogurt
2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 tsp. apple cider vinegar
1 tsp. honey
1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper
1 tbsp. chopped fresh chives

Instructions

Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Yogurt-Dijon Dressing: Meanwhile, whisk together yogurt, oil, mustard, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper. Stir in chives.
In large bowl, toss together pasta, Brussels sprouts, shallot and dressing. Stir in cranberries and walnuts.

Nutrition Facts

Orzo and Brussels Sprouts Slaw

Amount Per Serving

Calories 290 Calories from Fat 108

% Daily Value*

Fat 12g18%

Sodium 230mg10%

Carbohydrates 37g12%

Fiber 4g17%

Sugar 11g12%

Protein 8g16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.