5.0 from 3 votes
Pesto Orzo Salad
This bright and refreshing Pesto Orzo Salad is the perfect cross between a pasta dish and a salad!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 377 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup Mozzarella pearls
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orzo in boiling salted water according to the package instructions until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a food processor, blend the basil, Parmesan, pine nuts, and garlic until finely chopped.
- With the processor running, slowly add the olive oil until the mixture forms a smooth pesto sauce.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked orzo, pesto, cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella pearls. Season with salt and pepper to taste and toss until well combined.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
377kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
16g
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
219mg
(9%)
Potassium
196mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
719IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
168mg
(17%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 377
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 377kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 219mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 196mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 719IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.