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Easy Orzo Salad with Pesto

Easy Orzo Salad with Pesto

Casey Rooney
This Easy Orzo Salad with Pesto is a refreshing salad that combines tender orzo pasta with flavorful pesto, mozzarella pearls, and fresh tomatoes. Simple and delicious, it's a perfect summertime side dish or light dinner!
5 from 10 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 6
Calories 385 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 16oz package orzo + salt for boiling the pasta
  • 3/4 cup fresh arugula and basil pesto (See Note 1) recipe here or store bought pesto is fine too!
  • 12 oz fresh mozzarella pearls, halved or mini mozzarella balls
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • balsamic glaze, for drizzling (optional) See Note 2

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add a big pinch of salt. Boil orzo to al dente, according to package directions. Drain, rinse in cold water and cool at least to room temperature.
  • When orzo is cooled, add it to a large bowl. Stir in pesto until orzo is nicely coated.
  • Gently toss in mozzarella balls and cherry tomatoes.
  • When you're ready to serve, drizzle with balsamic glaze!

Notes

Note 1: My 10 minute Basil Arugula Pesto Recipe
Note 2: Balsamic glaze is a thickened balsamic vinegar and be found at most large chain grocery stores in the vinegar/oil/salad dressing section.
 
Nutrition information is only an estimate. Info is based on the Very Well Fit Nutrition Calculator.
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Nutrition

Calories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 16.6gFat: 8.2gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 116mgPotassium: 151mgFiber: 3.4gSugar: 5.6gCalcium: 211mgIron: 3mg
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