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Orzo Pasta Salad with Basil Butter, Peppers, Tomatoes

Orzo Pasta Salad With Basil Butter, Peppers, Tomatoes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Author: Giangi Townsend
Orzo pasta salad with basil butter, peppers, and tomatoes is a complete enjoyment for your taste buds. This delightful summer salad mixes orzo pasta, fresh basil butter, and crisp summer vegetables.

Ingredients

FOR BASIL BUTTER

  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 tablespoons basil, leaves
  • 1 garlic clove, grated
  • zest of a whole lemon

FOR ORZO PASTA

  • 2 cups orzo pasta, cooked in boiling salted water to al dente
  • .50 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • .50 cup bell peppers, cut into strips
  • .50 cup assorted olives, preferably pitted under oil
  • .50 cup parsley, chopped
  • 1 cup arugula salad
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Instructions

  • Put all the basil butter ingredients in the food processor. Pulse until everything is blended. The basil should be well chopped and evenly mixed into the butter.
  • Toss the cooked orzo with ½ to ¾ of the basil butter, depending on how buttery you like it. Add the remaining ingredients and garnish with arugula.
  • Serve hot or room temperature. 

Nutrition

Calories: 493kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 323mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2230IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 2mg

Giangi's Kitchen provides nutritional information, but these figures should be considered estimates, as a registered dietician does not calculate them.