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Basil pesto orzo salad

Basil Pesto Orzo Salad

This delightful salad combines the rich, herbaceous flavors of basil pesto with the satisfying texture of orzo pasta, creating a salad that’s as delicious as it is versatile.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 245 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces dried orzo
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil pesto or store bought pesto
  • 15 cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1 teaspoon flake salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add about ½ tablespoon salt. Cook orzo to al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Once orzo is cool, add it to a large bowl. Stir in half the pesto, until orzo is coated.
  • Gently fold in the feta cheese and cherry tomatoes.
  • Spoon on the remaining pesto, but don’t stir it in.
  • Garnish with flake salt and ground black pepper.

Nutrition

Calories: 245kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 7gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 659mgPotassium: 183mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 652IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 78mgIron: 1mg
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