Orzo Pesto Salad
Orzo Pesto Salad is super easy to make and delicious! This salad is filled with orzo, tomatoes, mozzarella, fresh basil and pesto.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried orzo
- ¾ cup cherry tomatoes , cut into fourths
- ¾ cup mozzarella balls , cut into fourths
- ⅓ cup fresh basil , chiffonade cut
- ½ cup pesto
- 1 ½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orzo according to the package's instructions until al dente. Drain the orzo in a colander and rinse it with cold water.
- Combine the pesto, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
- Add the rinsed orzo to a bowl with all of the other ingredients. Pour the pesto mixture over the top, combine and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Orzo Pesto Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 209
Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.05g
Cholesterol 6mg2%
Sodium 212mg9%
Potassium 107mg3%
Carbohydrates 22g7%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 578IU12%
Vitamin C 6mg7%
Calcium 88mg9%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
This nutrition information is an estimate and should not be taken as fact. The owner of this website is not liable for this estimation.
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