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Orzo salad with pesto, mozzarella balls, pistachios and greens mixed in.

Pesto Orzo Salad

Deb Burns
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8 servings
Calories 185 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup orzo, uncooked
  • ½ cup pesto Basil Pesto Recipe
  • ½ cup mini mozzarella balls or large mozzarella balls cut in 4
  • 1 cup spinach, chopped
  • ¼ cup pistachios
  • 2 tbsp parmesan cheese, shaved or shredded
  • fresh basil for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain.
  • Add cooked orzo to a medium mixing bowl. Add pesto, mozzarella balls, pistachios, chopped spinach, and parmesan.
  • Add salad to serving dish and garnish with fresh sliced basil leaves.
  • Serve and Enjoy!

Notes

Add additional pesto to adjust desired flavor. 

Nutrition

Serving: 8gCalories: 185kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 7gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 215mgPotassium: 152mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2639IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 117mgIron: 1mg
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