Healthy Orzo Salad with Pesto
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Orzo salad with pesto is quick, healthy, fresh, and easy to make. The salad is bursting with flavor from the fresh veggies and basil pesto vinaigrette.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup orzo
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3 radishes sliced
- 10 oz grape tomatoes sliced in half
- ½ cup frozen peas thawed
Basil Pesto Vinaigrette
- ½ lemon squeezed
- 2 tablespoons pesto
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
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Instructions
- Add chicken stock, orzo, and salt and pepper to a small pot over high heat. Bring to a boil. Once boiling reduce heat and cover. Simmer until orzo is cooked and the broth has been absorbed about 10 minutes.
- While the orzo is cooking whisk together the lemon juice, pesto, and olive oil. Set aside.
- When the orzo is done stir in the radishes, grape tomatoes, and peas. Top with the basil pesto vinaigrette and serve.
Notes
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Tips:
- Don’t add oil to the pot while cooking the orzo or the lemon pesto vinaigrette will not flavor the pasta as well.
- Make sure the orzo is al dente for the best results.
- Rinse the orzo to keep it from sticking together.
- Don’t add oil to the pot while cooking the orzo or the lemon pesto vinaigrette will not flavor the pasta as well.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
240kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
462mg
(19%)
Potassium
326mg
(9%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1221IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
20mg
(22%)
Calcium
41mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 240 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 240kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 462mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 326mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1221IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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