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Orzo Pesto Salad

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!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 502 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. 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.
  2. Meanwhile, combine the lemon juice, lemon zest, and pesto sauce in a small mixing bowl.
  3. Add the orzo and peas to a large bowl and toss with the lemon pesto sauce.
  4. Add the halved cherry tomatoes, diced shallots, bocconcini, and basil to the pesto orzo and peas.
  5. Toss until combined. Chill in the fridge until ready to serve.

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.