Orzo Pesto Salad Recipe

Orzo Pesto Salad Recipe

This orzo pesto salad dish is loaded with fresh vegetables and mozzarella, and it is tossed in a homemade basil pesto that does not include nuts. You may have it for breakfast, lunch, or as a side dish for a summer meal.

Ingredients for Orzo Pesto Salad

IngredientsQuantity
1 ½ cups uncooked orzo
1 medium English cucumber, cut into quarter moons
2 cups sweet cherry tomatoes, halved
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 cup mini pearl mozzarella balls, drained
1 ½ cups
basil pesto1 batch 
cucumber1
sweet cherry tomatoes2 cups
yellow bell pepper1
pearl mozzarella balls1 cup

Preparation for Orzo Pesto Salad

  1. To prepare orzo, first bring a big pot of salted water to a boil, then add the orzo to the saucepan. Prepare according to the directions on the box until al dente.
  2. After that, pour it through a strainer and rinse it under cold water to end the cooking process.
  3. Put to the side for now. Include Pesto: Include one batch of this pesto, excluding the pine nuts, in the recipe.
  4. You also have the option of using 1/2 to 2/3 cups of pesto that was purchased elsewhere.
  5. Assemble Salad: Mix the cooked orzo, cucumbers, tomatoes, bell pepper, and little pearl mozzarella balls together in a large bowl until everything is well distributed.
  6. After drizzling the pesto over the salad, toss it to evenly distribute the dressing. Enjoy!

Nutritional Facts

Net carbs25g
Fat6g
Protein9g
Calories213kcal

Review

I will never suggest a product unless I really like it and actually use it myself. I enjoy grilled peach salads, pasta salads, grilled burgers, vegetarian burgers, and berry cobblers.

I would rate it 4 out of 5. If you use this recipe, please leave a remark and rate it at the bottom of this page. Definitely a must try dish.

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