Pesto Orzo Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes: A Fresh, Easy Delight
A refreshing and easy recipe for pesto orzo salad featuring sun-dried tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/4 cup pesto
- 1/4 cup feta cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked orzo, sun-dried tomatoes, pesto, feta cheese, and fresh basil.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Toss everything together until well combined.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Feel free to add grilled chicken or vegetables for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Pesto Orzo Salad, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Easy Recipe