Basil Pesto Orzo Salad
Pesto Orzo Salad is a quick and easy summertime salad that is bursting with flavor from basil and capers!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 273kcal
- 1 cup dry orzo pasta
- ½ cup store bought pesto
- 1 handful fresh basil leaves chopped fine
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ½ small red onion diced
- ¼ cup fresh grated parmesan
- ¼ cup capers drained
Cook 1 cup of orzo according to packaging instructions, until it’s al dente. (It will puff up to become 2 cups when cooked)
While the orzo is cooking, chop a handful of basil, red onion, and ½ cup of cherry tomatoes.
Drain the orzo and transfer to bowl, add cherry tomatoes, pesto, chopped basil, fresh grated Parmesan, and capers.
Stir to combine.
Serving: 1g | Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 319mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g