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Artichoke Pesto Orzo Salad
Looking for a delicious and easy salad recipe? Try this artichoke pesto orzo salad! It's packed with flavor and perfect for any occasion.
👥 10 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 15 min👤 Carrie's Experimental Kitchen📖 carriesexperimentalkitchen
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- mixing bowl
- food processor
📝 Preparation Steps
1
For the Orzo Salad
2
Start by cooking the orzo according to the package instructions. (Make sure to add salt to the water to give the pasta some flavor).
3
Once the orzo is cooked, drain it and rinse it with cold water to stop the cooking process. Transfer the orzo to a large mixing bowl and set it aside.
4
Once the pesto is ready, add it to the mixing bowl with the cooked orzo.
5
Next, add the sun dried tomatoes, reserved liquid from the marinated artichokes, white vinegar, oil, salt and pepper.
6
Toss everything together until the orzo is well coated with the pesto.
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For the Artichoke Pesto
8
Remove the liquid from the marinated artichoke hearts and set aside. Add the artichoke hearts, basil, garlic, and grated cheese to the food processor.
fresh basil1 cupminced garlic2 tablespoons
9
Pulse the ingredients until they are well combined and form a smooth paste. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while the food processor is running until the pesto is smooth and creamy. (Yields 1 cup)
Nutrition Facts
calories
218 kcal
fat Content
12 g
serving Size
0.5 cup
fiber Content
2 g
sugar Content
3 g
sodium Content
108 mg
protein Content
5 g
cholesterol Content
3 mg
carbohydrate Content
22 g
saturated Fat Content
2 g
unsaturated Fat Content
8 g
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