Pesto Orzo Salad
This Pesto Orzo Salad is full of tender pasta and fresh vegetables all coated in a herby pesto sauce.
Servings: 4 Serving
Calories: 236kcal
Equipment
- saucepan
- colander
- Large bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- ¼ cup prepared pesto sauce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orzo pasta according to the package instructions until al dente.
- Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Let it cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked orzo pasta, prepared pesto sauce, cherry tomatoes, spinach leaves, and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and toss again to combine.
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate for about 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.
Notes
Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 272mg | Potassium: 260mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1955IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 1mg