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: 4 cups baby spinach; 1.5 cups cooked orzo; 2 cups cooked beluga lentils; 1 avocado diced; 1 small zucchini sliced; 200 g cherry tomato diced; 2 tbsp diced walnuts; salt & pepper to taste; 1/2 cup basil; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 lemon juiced; 1 garlic clove; 1/8 cup walnut

4 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: Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:37:05 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories763.2 kcal (38%)

Total Fat31.1 g (44%)

Carbs95.6 g (37%)

Sugars10.7 g (12%)

Protein34.2 g (68%)

Sodium456.3 mg (23%)

Fiber28.1 g (100%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

2 servings

4 cupsbaby spinach

1 ½ cupsorzo

cooked

2 cupsbeluga lentils

200gcherry tomato

2 Tbspwalnuts

½ cupbasil

1 Tbspolive oil

1lemon juiced

1garlic clove

⅛ cupwalnut

Instructions

Step 1

Start by grilling the sliced zucchini on a pan over medium heat. Ensure each side is grilled for 2 to 3 minutes for an even cook.

Step 2

While the zucchini is grilling, blend together all the dressing ingredients - basil, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic clove, and walnuts.

Step 3

Once the zucchini is grilled and the dressing is blended, it's time to assemble the salad. Combine the spinach, cooked orzo, cooked beluga lentils, diced avocado, diced tomatoes, grilled zucchini, diced walnuts, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.

Step 4

Pour the blended dressing over the salad and mix well. Your High-Protein Orzo, Pesto, Avocado Salad is ready to enjoy!

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