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Orzo Pasta Salad with Basil Butter, Peppers, Tomatoes
Orzo pasta salad with basil butter, peppers, and tomatoes is a complete enjoyment for your taste buds. This delightful summer salad mixes orzo pasta, fresh basil butter, and crisp summer vegetables.
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 unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons basil leaves
- 1 garlic clove grated
- Zest of a whole lemon
FOR ORZO PASTA
- 2 cups orzo pasta cooked in boiling salted water to al dente
- .50 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ½ cup bell peppers cut into strips
- ½ cup Assorted olives preferably pitted under oil
- ½ cup parsley chopped
- 1 cup Arugula salad
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- Serve hot or room temperature.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
493kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
59g
(20%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
60mg
(20%)
Sodium
16mg
(1%)
Potassium
323mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
2230IU
(45%)
Vitamin C
39mg
(43%)
Calcium
49mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
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.