Orzo Pesto Pasta

reader reviews

“This was just what I needed for an awesome side top pair with a Costco chicken for a busy week! I added some chopped baby spinach and it was FANTASTIC!” ~ Wendy

key ingredients:

orzo pesto lemon juice balsamic vinegar salt cherry tomatoes basil pine nuts small mozzarella balls

about this recipe

20-minute meal few ingredients easy prep

Ready in less than 20 minutes, this orzo pesto salad is a vibrant, multipurpose recipe that’s bursting with fresh flavor! Made with just a few ingredients, it’s so easy to throw together for lunch, dinner, or a side dish.

STEP 1:

Gather ingredients.

STEP 2:

Add pesto, lemon juice, vinegar, and salt to warm pasta.

STEP 3:

Add basil, tomatoes, mozzarella, & pine nuts.

STEP 4:

Serve warm, at room temperature, or cold.

This pasta salad make a full meal on its own, but if you want to bump up the protein even more try topping with lemon chicken, or high protein Greek chicken.

make it high protein:

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