Sunny Orzo Pasta Salad
Sunny Orzo Pasta Salad blends tender orzo with crisp cucumber, sweet peas, and tangy marinated artichokes for a refreshing bite. A simple toss of red wine vinegar, a zesty seasoning blend, and olive oil infuses the pasta while warm, creating bright, balanced flavors. Ideal for picnics, potlucks, or make-ahead lunches on warm days.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Sunny Orzo Pasta Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 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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- 61
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 27
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until slightly firm, about 11 minutes.
- 2
While the pasta cooks, add peas, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, artichokes, and tomato to a large bowl and toss.
- 3
Drain the cooked orzo, but do not rinse or cool it. Toss the hot pasta with the veggies in the bowl and stir in the vinegar, seasoning mix, and oil.
- 4
Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours, or overnight. Serve.
- Calories 92.05 kcal Low Source 5%
- Protein 2.97 g Low Source 6%
- Carbohydrate 15.09 g 5%
- Total Fat 2.71 g Low Source 3%
- Saturated Fat 0.39 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 3.57 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 37.99 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 1.54 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 1.24 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 8.18 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.89 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 56.66 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 36.29 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 16.83 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Sunny Orzo Pasta Salad is made with 10 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Artichoke Hearts, Cucumber, Diced Bell Pepper, and Diced Onion. Each serving provides about 92.05 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Sunny Orzo Pasta Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Artichoke Hearts, Cucumber, Diced Bell Pepper, Diced Onion, Green Peas. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Sunny Orzo Pasta Salad?
- About 45 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 92.05 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Sunny Orzo Pasta Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Sunny Orzo Pasta Salad healthy?
- Sunny Orzo Pasta Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 92.05 calories and 2.97 g of protein, or 6% of the Daily Value. It contains Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Onions and Alcohol, 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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