Roasted Cherry Tomato Orzo Pasta Salad
This quick and easy Roasted Cherry Tomato Orzo Pasta Salad can be enjoyed all summer long. Orzo combined with sweet roasted cherry tomatoes, sun dried tomatoes, herbs and fresh parmesan cheese.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 368kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups orzo
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1/3 cup sun dried tomatoes roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese finely grated
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- small bunch of fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees f/190 degrees c. Add the cherry tomatoes to a baking tray, drizzle with olive oil, add garlic and salt. Roast for about 20 minutes. Remove from oven.
- Meanwhile, cook the orzo al dente, about 6 minutes. Remove from water and drain well.
- In a large salad bowl combine the orzo, roasted cherry tomatoes, parmesan cheese, oregano and chopped parsley. Stir well.
- This salad can be served immediately or refrigerated and served later.
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Nutrition Facts
Roasted Cherry Tomato Orzo Pasta Salad
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 368
Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Cholesterol 9mg3%
Sodium 808mg35%
Potassium 718mg21%
Carbohydrates 53g18%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 14g28%
Vitamin A 756IU15%
Vitamin C 31mg38%
Calcium 187mg19%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.