CHRISTMAS PASTA SALAD
The orzo in this salad is reminiscent of pine needles and when dressed in pesto brings a lovely green hue. Perlini mozzarella balls become ornaments, as do cherry tomatoes and ribbons of basil and pepperoni. I do not add salt as I find the pepperoni and pesto to be ample enough. Additional toppings to consider are slivers of red onion, black olives, and diced green bell pepper. I don't like balsamic vinegar, thus the lemon juice.
Provided by thedailygourmet
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 8h35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
- Add pesto and lemon juice to the orzo; toss to coat. Mix in tomatoes, mozzarella cheese balls, and pepperoni strips. Refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight.
- Mix in basil right before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.8 calories, Carbohydrate 43.8 g, Cholesterol 19.9 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 14.7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 288.8 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
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Aqsa Shahzadi
[email protected]I was disappointed with the overall flavor of this salad.
john browne
[email protected]I thought the instructions were a little confusing.
Sazzad Khan Rubel
[email protected]This salad was a little too sweet for my taste.
Junior Escalante
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this salad to anyone looking for a delicious and easy Christmas dish.
Devin Toniolo
[email protected]This salad is so festive and perfect for Christmas.
Farooq hum
[email protected]I've never been a big fan of pasta salad, but this one changed my mind.
Muna Omar
[email protected]This salad is the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
oluwatunmise ilesanmi
[email protected]I love that this salad is so versatile. I've added different ingredients each time I've made it and it's always delicious.
Harry Jojjo
[email protected]This is a great make-ahead salad. I made it the night before and it was even better the next day.
Kelvin Emmanuel
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck and it was gone in minutes.
Alon Matthews
[email protected]I wasn't sure about the combination of cranberries and peas, but it totally works!
Ali Imtiaz Babu
[email protected]I've made this salad twice now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Nazie Lucas
[email protected]This pasta salad was a huge hit at our Christmas party! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.