Orzo and Brussels Sprouts Slaw

Everyone will eat their Brussels sprouts in this fresh dish. This slaw complements a multitude of meals and tastes amazing warm or cold

Total Time: 40 minutes or less.

Ingredients

• 4 ounces orzo
• 1/2 pound Brussels sprouts, thinly sliced
• 1 small shallot, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup / 1 ounce cranberries, dried
• 1/4 cup / 1 ounce walnuts, chopped and toasted

Yogurt-Dijon Dressing

• 1/4 cup / 2 ounces low-fat yogurt
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped

Preparation

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