Pesto-Orzo-Salad

Pesto Orzo Salad

Pesto Orzo Salad is loaded with basil pesto, roasted pine nuts and fresh cherry tomatoes. Serve this salad hot or cold as a meal or a delicious side dish. 

While pesto recipes are typical for summer we think this recipe should be enjoyed all year long. This pesto orzo salad is super simple to make and only requires a handful of simple ingredients. The pesto for this recipe can be store bought or homemade.

Ingredients:

  • 1 box gluten free pasta
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 1/2 cup roasted pine nuts
  • 2/3 cup pesto gluten free

Instructions:

  1. Cook orzo according to box directions. Before straining set aside 1/2 cup of pasta water.
  2. While orzo is cooking, slice cherry tomatoes in quarters and set aside.
  3. Once pasta is done cooking, combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and stir to combine. If necessary add the pasta water a little at a time to thin the pesto so it coats all of the pasta.
  4. Serve immediately or refrigerate and serve cold.