Christmas Pasta Salad Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Christmas Pasta Salad Recipe). The orzo in this salad is reminiscent of pine needles and when dressed in pesto brings a lovely green hue. Perlini mozzarella balls become ornaments, as do cherry tomatoes and ribbons of basil and pepperoni. I do not add salt as I find the pepperoni and pesto to be ample enough. Additional toppings to consider are slivers of red onion, black olives, and diced green bell pepper. I don't like balsamic vinegar, thus the lemon juice.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Additional: 8hrs

Total: 8hrs35 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Christmas Pasta Salad Recipe

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package uncooked orzo pasta

⅓ cup pesto

or to taste

2 teaspoons lemon juice

1 cup cherry tomatoes

halved

4 ounces mozzarella cheese balls or pearls

¼ cup sliced pepperoni

cut into strips

3 large fresh basil leaves

julienned

Salad

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite about 11 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.

Step 2

Add pesto and lemon juice to the orzo; toss to coat. Mix in tomatoes mozzarella cheese balls and pepperoni strips. Refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight.

Step 3

Mix in basil right before serving.

Nutritional Information

Christmas Pasta Salad Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 330.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 14.7g 29%

Carbohydrates: 43.8g 14%

Dietary Fiber: 2.3g 9%

Sugars: 2.5g

Fat: 11g 17%

Saturated Fat: 4g 20%

Cholesterol: 19.9mg 7%

Vitamin A Iu: 299.3IU 6%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.6mg 35%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 4%

Vitamin C: 5mg 8%

Folate: 127.1mcg 32%

Calcium: 197.5mg 20%

Iron: 2.4mg 13%

Magnesium: 42.4mg 15%

Potassium: 186.6mg 5%

Sodium: 288.8mg 12%

Calories From Fat: 98.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.