Orzo Pesto Salad- 5 Points Recipe

Name: Orzo Pesto Salad- 5 Points
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 1 ½ cups orzo pasta; ¾ cup basil leaves; ⅔ cup arugula leaf; 2 garlic cloves, peeled; 1 tablespoon walnut pieces; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; 1 cup dry white wine; 2 bay leaves; 34 lb turkey breast cutlets; 6 kalamata olives, pitted and slivered; 1 head radicchio, quartered, cored, and sliced; 16 cherry tomatoes, quartered; 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese; ¼ teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper

Servings: persons

4 cups water
1 ½ cups orzo pasta
¾ cup basil leaves
⅔ cup arugula leaf
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1 tablespoon walnut pieces
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 cup dry white wine
2 bay leaves
34 lb turkey breast cutlets
6 kalamata olives, pitted and slivered
1 head radicchio, quartered, cored, and sliced
16 cherry tomatoes, quartered
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
¼ teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper

1
Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
2
Add the orzo, reduce the hear, and cook until al dente, about 5 minutes.
3
Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid, and put the orzo in a large bowl.
4
To make the pesto, combine the basil, arugula, garlic, walnuts, and 1 teaspoon of the salt in a food processor or blender.
5
Add the reserved hot cooking liquid and puree.
6
Stir 2 Tablespoons of the pesto into the orzo.
7
Bring the wine and bay leaves to a boil in a medium skillet.
8
Boil 1 minute, then reduce the heat to medium and add the turkey.
9
Cover and poach until the turkey is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
10
Drain, discarding the bay leaves.
11
Chop the turkey and add it to the orzo.
12
Stir in the olives and radicchio.
13
Fold in the remaining pesto and then the cherry tomatoes.
14
Add the parmesan, pepper, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt; toss to combine.

7850

kcal

Calories

278

Fat

101

Carbs

1143

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups water, 1 ½ cups orzo pasta, ¾ cup basil leaves, ⅔ cup arugula leaf, and more.

Yes, Orzo Pesto Salad- 5 Points falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Orzo Pesto Salad- 5 Points

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