Orzo Salad Recipe
This orzo salad has juicy pear slices, crunchy walnuts, and bold gorgonzola cheese tossed with tangy balsamic dressing. The combination of flavors and textures is too good!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1½ cups orzo
- 1 whole pear, Anjou or Bosc pears, cored and diced
- ½ cup toasted chopped walnuts
- ½ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
- extra virgin olive oil
- balsamic vinegar
- salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the Orzo and cook for about 9 minutes or until al dente. Drain and wash under cold water.
- In the meantime, toast the chopped walnuts by tossing them in a skillet over medium-high heat for about 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently.
- In a medium bowl, combine the cooled orzo pasta, diced pears, toasted walnuts, and Gorgonzola.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the orzo mixture and toss lightly.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 201mg | Potassium: 277mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 110IU | Vitamin C: 1.9mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 1.2mg
