Orzo Pesto Caprese Salad
Orzo Pesto Caprese Salad brings tender pasta, juicy tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella together with bright basil pesto and a hint of lemon. Crisp cucumbers and sweet peas add freshness and crunch, while a splash of balsamic rounds out the flavors. Serve it chilled for lunch, at a picnic, or as a versatile side for backyard gatherings.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
In a small bowl, combine pesto, lemon juice, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. Stir until well mixed, season with salt and pepper, and set the dressing aside.
- 2
Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add orzo and cook until tender yet still slightly firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain the pasta and transfer it to a medium bowl.
- 3
Stir the dressing into the pasta, and let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- 4
Gently fold in tomatoes, mozzarella, cucumbers, and peas.
- 5
Cook’s Note: Orzo salad can be served warm, at room temperature, or cold. Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container.
- Calories 339.49 kcal Moderate
- Protein 9.62 g Moderate
- Carbs 47.4 g Moderate
- Total Fat 13.18 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 3.23 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.04 g High
- Cholesterol 7.18 mg Low Source
- Sodium 208.97 mg Moderate
- Fiber 3.83 g Moderate
- Sugar 22.76 g High
- Added Sugar 18.83 g High
- Calcium 82.32 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.17 mg Moderate
- Potassium 152.45 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 124.07 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 22.38 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Orzo Pesto Caprese Salad is an Italian side dish recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 20 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Balsamic Vinegar, Basil Pesto, Cherry Tomato, and Cucumber. Each serving provides about 339.49 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Orzo Pesto Caprese Salad?
- It is an Italian salad recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Orzo Pesto Caprese Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Balsamic Vinegar, Basil Pesto, Cherry Tomato, Cucumber, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Orzo Pesto Caprese Salad?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 339.49 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Orzo Pesto Caprese Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
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