Orzo and Broccoli Salad (No Mayo)
Orzo and Broccoli Salad (No Mayo) brings together tender pasta, crisp-tender broccoli, and toasty pine nuts in a warm chile-kissed olive oil that ties everything together. Briny olives with Parmesan and feta add salty depth and tang, while basil brightens each bite. Ideal for make-ahead lunches, picnics, or as a fresh side alongside grilled mains.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Orzo and Broccoli Salad (No Mayo), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 29 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 15
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 21
- Performance
- 25
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the orzo and cook for 8 minutes. Add the broccoli florets to the pot and cook for 2 more minutes, until tender. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add the pine nuts and cook until browned, about 3 minutes. Add the red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove from the heat and pour over the orzo.
- 3
Toss the orzo until coated with the oil mixture. Add the olives, Parmesan cheese, basil, and feta cheese. Toss again and season with salt and pepper.
- Calories 393.24 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 12.58 g Good Source 25%
- Carbohydrate 38.72 g 14%
- Total Fat 22.54 g High 29%
- Saturated Fat 5.03 g High 25%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 19.23 mg Moderate 6%
- Sodium 473.61 mg High 21%
- Dietary Fiber 1.93 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 1.03 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 172.29 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 1.87 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 124.88 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 30.89 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 0.39 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Orzo and Broccoli Salad (No Mayo) is a Greek side dish recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Olives, Broccoli Florets, Crumbled Feta Cheese, and Fresh Basil. Each serving provides about 393.24 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Orzo and Broccoli Salad (No Mayo)?
- It is a Greek salad recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Orzo and Broccoli Salad (No Mayo) made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Olives, Broccoli Florets, Crumbled Feta Cheese, Fresh Basil, Grated Parmesan Cheese. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Orzo and Broccoli Salad (No Mayo)?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 393.24 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Orzo and Broccoli Salad (No Mayo) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Orzo and Broccoli Salad (No Mayo) healthy?
- Orzo and Broccoli Salad (No Mayo) has an easyChef Pro health score of 32/100. Per serving, it provides 393.24 calories and 12.58 g of protein, or 25% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 473.61 mg (21% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.03 g (25% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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