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Orzo Pasta Salad with Basil Butter, Peppers, Tomatoes
5 from 45 votes

Orzo Pasta Salad with Basil Butter, Peppers, Tomatoes

This Orzo Pasta Salad mixes cooked orzo with a herbaceous basil butter incorporating garlic and lemon zest. The addition of sweet bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, olives, parsley, and fresh arugula gives the salad a variety of textures and fresh flavors. It can be served warm or at room temperature, making it versatile for different meals.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 493 kcal
Course: Side Dish, Main Course, Salad, Dinner
Cuisine: American, Vegetarian

Ingredients

FOR BASIL BUTTER
  • 8 tablespoons butter unsalted
  • 4 tablespoons basil leaves
  • 1 garlic grated, clove
  • lemon zest of whole
FOR ORZO PASTA
  • 2 cups orzo pasta cooked in boiling salted water to al dente
  • .50 cup cherry tomato halved
  • ½ cup bell pepper cut into strips
  • ½ cup olives preferably pitted under oil, assorted varieties
  • ½ cup parsley chopped
  • 1 cup arugula for salad

Instructions

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  1. Put all the basil butter ingredients in the food processor. Pulse until everything is blended. The basil should be well chopped and evenly mixed into the butter.
  2. Toss the cooked orzo with ½ to ¾ of the basil butter, depending on how buttery you like it. Add the remaining ingredients and garnish with arugula.
  3. Serve hot or room temperature. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 493kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 59g (20%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 6g (30%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 60mg (20%) Sodium 16mg (1%) Potassium 323mg (7%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 2230IU (45%) Vitamin C 39mg (43%) Calcium 49mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 493

% Daily Value*

Calories 493kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 59g 20%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 60mg 20%
Sodium 16mg 1%
Potassium 323mg 7%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 2230IU 45%
Vitamin C 39mg 43%
Calcium 49mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.