High-Protein Orzo Pesto Salad

Name: High-Protein Orzo Pesto Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 zucchini (sliced in pieces of about 0.5 inch (1.5 cm) thick); 4 cups baby spinach; 1.5 cups orzo (cooked); 2 cups beluga lentils (cooked); 1 avocado (diced); 200 g cherry tomato (chopped in half ); 4 walnuts (chopped ); salt and pepper to taste; 1/2 cup fresh basil; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 garlic clove; 1/8 cup walnut

3 steps

Prep:10minCook:10min

This High-Protein Orzo, Pesto, Avocado Salad is a simple yet flavorful dish packed with fiber, healthy fats, and protein. It's fresh, zesty, and sure to leave you feeling full and satisfied. Perfect for those focusing on iron intake!

Updated at: Sat, 23 Nov 2024 03:33:45 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories738.4 kcal (37%)

Total Fat28.4 g (41%)

Carbs95.2 g (37%)

Sugars11 g (12%)

Protein33.9 g (68%)

Sodium458 mg (23%)

Fiber28.1 g (100%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

2 servings

1zucchini

sliced in pieces of about 0.5 inch, 1.5 cm, thick

4 cupsbaby spinach

1 ½ cupsorzo

cooked

2 cupsbeluga lentils

cooked

1avocado

diced

200gcherry tomato

1 Tbspolive oil

2 Tbsplemon juice

1garlic clove

⅛ cupwalnut

Instructions

Step 1

Add a tsp of oil and the zucchini slices to a pan on medium heat. Grill each side for 2 to 3 minutes for an even cook.

Step 2

Prepare the Walnut Pesto Dressing: blend together the basil, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic clove, and walnuts.

Step 3

In a large serving bowl, combine the spinach, orzo, beluga lentils, avocado, tomatoes, grilled zucchini, walnuts. Drizzle the dressing. Adjust salt and pepper to taste and enjoy!

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