Summer Harvest Orzo Salad

This seasonal beauty is chock full of summer flavors like peaches, fresh basil, tomatoes and zucchini.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Course Main Course, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine American, Californian, Italian, Mediterranean

Servings

Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients

Salad

1 zucchini cut in half moons
½ bell pepper diced
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tsp olive oil
1 cup kale diced
2 tbsp basil chopped
2 tbsp parsley chopped
2 cups cherry tomatoes chopped
16 oz orzo
2 peaches sliced

Dressing

½ bunch basil
3 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
pinch salt
pinch pepper

Instructions

In a saute pan over medium heat, cook zucchini, garlic and peppers for 10 mins until fork tender then let cool.
Cook the orzo according to the box, rinse with cool water and drain well.
In a large bowl add kale, herbs, tomatoes, peaches, orzo and cooked zucchini and peppers.
Make dressing in a blender by combining basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Puree until smooth.
Pour dressing over salad and mix thoroughly. Garnish with extra basil if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 67gProtein: 12gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 28mgPotassium: 507mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2080IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 66mgIron: 2mg

Keyword Easy, garden, meal-salad, orzo, peaches, salads, tomato

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