Pesto Orzo Salad

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5

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    377 kcal

  • Course

    Salad

  • Cuisine

    American

Pesto Orzo Salad

This bright and refreshing Pesto Orzo Salad is the perfect cross between a pasta dish and a salad!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 2 cups basil fresh leaves
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup cherry tomato halved
  • 1 cup mozzarella pearls
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the orzo in boiling salted water according to the package instructions until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
  2. In a food processor, blend the basil, Parmesan, pine nuts, and garlic until finely chopped.
  3. With the processor running, slowly add the olive oil until the mixture forms a smooth pesto sauce.
  4. 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.

Nutrition Information

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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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 377 kcal

% 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.

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