Orzo Pesto Salad
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5.0
96 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
18 mins
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Servings
5 servings
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Calories
502 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Orzo Pesto Salad
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This easy and delicious orzo pesto salad comes together with only a few ingredients. Full of bright, fresh flavor, this hearty pesto orzo salad is perfect for an easy weeknight meal or a meal prep lunch!
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Ingredients
- 1½ cup orzo
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup pesto
- 1 lemon zested and juiced
- 200 grams bocconcini (1 container)
- 1 cup Grape or Cherry Tomatoes
- 2 to 3 shallots diced
- ⅓ to ½ cup basil
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Once the water has boiled, add the orzo. Cook for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the frozen peas and continue to cook for another minute, and then drain and rinse under cold water.
- Meanwhile, combine the lemon juice, lemon zest, and pesto sauce in a small mixing bowl.
- Add the orzo and peas to a large bowl and toss with the lemon pesto sauce.
- Add the halved cherry tomatoes, diced shallots, bocconcini, and basil to the pesto orzo and peas.
- Toss until combined. Chill in the fridge until ready to serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
502kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
18mg
(6%)
Sodium
499mg
(21%)
Potassium
310mg
(9%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1560IU
(31%)
Vitamin C
28mg
(31%)
Calcium
255mg
(26%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 502 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 502kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 499mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 310mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1560IU | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 255mg | 26% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
96 reviews
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