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Healthy Orzo Salad with Pesto

Orzo salad with pesto is quick, healthy, fresh, and easy to make. The salad is bursting with flavor from the fresh veggies and basil pesto vinaigrette.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Calorie
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 240kcal
Author: Kate

Ingredients

  • 1 cup orzo
  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 radishes sliced
  • 10 oz grape tomatoes sliced in half
  • ½ cup frozen peas thawed

Basil Pesto Vinaigrette

  • ½ lemon squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons pesto
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  • Add chicken stock, orzo, and salt and pepper to a small pot over high heat. Bring to a boil. Once boiling reduce heat and cover. Simmer until orzo is cooked and the broth has been absorbed about 10 minutes.
  • While the orzo is cooking whisk together the lemon juice, pesto, and olive oil. Set aside.
  • When the orzo is done stir in the radishes, grape tomatoes, and peas. Top with the basil pesto vinaigrette and serve.

Notes

Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Prep Tips: 
  1. Make sure the orzo is al dente for the best results.
  2. Rinse the orzo to keep it from sticking together. 
    Don’t add oil to the pot while cooking the orzo or the lemon pesto vinaigrette will not flavor the pasta as well. 

Nutrition

Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 462mg | Potassium: 326mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1221IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg