Vegan Orzo Pesto Pasta Salad
This easy orzo pesto salad is made with tender orzo pasta, juicy grape tomatoes, vegan feta cheese all tossed together in a creamy, spinach pesto dressing.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 8 ounces orzo pasta
- Low Sodium Pesto or your favorite pesto
- 1 English cucumber chopped
- 2 cups grape tomatoes halved
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 cup vegan feta crumbled
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the orzo pasta according to the instructions on the package. Then drain and rinse the pasta with cold water and let it sit until room temperature.
- Make a homemade pesto or buy your favorite pesto.
- Add the pasta to a large mixing bowl. Toss in the cucumbers, fresh tomatoes, lemon juice and vegan feta.
- Pour the pesto into the bowl, a little at a time, and mix until combined. Add more pesto until ingredients are fully coated to your liking.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Add more salt, pepper or lemon juice if desired.
- Serve at room temperature or chilled from the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Calories: 277kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 176mg | Potassium: 421mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 700IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg
Disclaimer
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