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Pesto orzo salad in a blue bowl with tomatoes and pine nuts on top.
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Pesto Orzo Salad

This simple and delicious Pesto Orzo Salad is loaded with flavor and something everyone will love.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time14 minutes
Total Time23 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 438kcal
Author: Allianna Moximchalk
Cost: $8

Equipment

  • high speed blender
  • Small pot with a lid

Ingredients

For the orzo salad:

  • 8 ounces orzo I like using the Jovial brand. It is gluten free. Use my link for Thrive Market and save $40 on your first order.
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes Washed and sliced in half.

For the pesto:

  • 2 cups fresh basil
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt

Instructions

  • Cook the orzo according to the box, be sure not to over cook.
  • Place the pesto in the food processor and blend until smooth
  • Mix the pesto with the orzo, add in the tomatoes and serve cold.

Notes

Storage: This dish can be stored in an airtight glass container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator. This dish should be served cold.
Nutrition: The nutrition for this recipe is an estimate and the calorie count is not guaranteed. 
Servings: This recipe should yield 8 servings. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 438kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 265mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 549IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2mg