Orzo and Zucchini Salad

Recipesfull introduces to you: Pasta Salad Recipes. (Orzo and Zucchini Salad). This fresh-tasting, make-ahead side dish was created with casual outdoor dining in mind. Best at room temperature.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Additional: 1hr

Total: 1hr30 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Orzo and Zucchini Salad

Ingredients

1 cup orzo

4 teaspoons olive oil

divided

2 zucchinis

quartered lengthwise and thinly sliced

coarse salt and ground black pepper to taste

½ cup torn fresh basil

1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

or to taste

1 clove garlic

chopped

Chinese Pasta Salad

Salad

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite about 11 minutes. Drain and spread onto a rimmed baking sheet to cool completely.

Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir zucchini and garlic in the hot oil until slightly tender 4 to 6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Mix orzo zucchini mixture basil vinegar and remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil in a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate to blend flavors 1 hour to 1 day. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Nutritional Information

Orzo and Zucchini Salad

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 235.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 7.7g 16%

Carbohydrates: 39.6g 13%

Dietary Fiber: 2.3g 9%

Sugars: 3.1g

Fat: 5.6g 9%

Saturated Fat: 0.9g 4%

Vitamin A Iu: 397.5IU 8%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.2mg 24%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 9%

Vitamin C: 11.3mg 19%

Folate: 127.7mcg 32%

Calcium: 28.7mg 3%

Iron: 2mg 11%

Magnesium: 40.5mg 14%

Potassium: 245.2mg 7%

Sodium: 9.2mg

Calories From Fat: 50.4

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.