A type of pasta that resembles rice, orzo may be added to soups or salads for additional texture and taste. However, a true orzo salad may also be made without any lettuce. While there are countless variations, a standard orzo salad has less than 200 calories per serving.
Features
A traditional orzo salad features orzo, chopped tomatoes, halved olives, red wine vinegar, olive oil, chopped parsley, salt and black pepper, according to Food Fit.
Calories
A serving of orzo salad, measuring 1/4 of a cup, contains roughly 155 calories, notes Food Fit. However, calories in orzo salad may vary depending on its ingredients. For example, adding 1 oz. of avocado to the recipe will increase the orzo salad's total calorie content by 50 calories, reports the California Avocado Commission.
Nutrition
The same 1/4 cup serving of orzo salad provides 8 g of fat, 1 g of saturated fat, 119 mg of sodium, 17 g of carbohydrates, 1 g of fiber and 3 g of protein, reports Food Fit.
Fun Fact
Orzo is sometimes called Italian rice due to its similarities to traditional rice.
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