Pesto Orzo Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes: Easy Summer Delight
Pesto Orzo Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes is a refreshing dish perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: salad
- Method: mix
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup pesto
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook orzo pasta according to package instructions, then drain.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked orzo, sun-dried tomatoes, pesto, cherry tomatoes, olives, and feta cheese.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Toss everything together until well combined.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This salad can be made a day in advance for enhanced flavor.
- Feel free to add grilled chicken for added protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Pesto Orzo Salad, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Summer Salad