Description
This Orzo Pesto Salad is a delightfully Italian-inspired summer side that is perfect for pairing with all your cookout favorites. Featuring rice-sized grains of al dente pasta tossed with a yummy garlicky basil pesto, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella pearls … this simple 5-ingredient pesto pasta salad is the perfect addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz orzo pasta
- 8 oz mozzarella pearls
- 1 1/2 cup halved grape tomatoes
- 1/4 cup basil pesto
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- First cook the orzo according to the package directions.
- Add the cooked orzo, mozzarella pearls, grape tomatoes, pesto, and fresh basil to a large mixing bowl. Combine thoroughly.
- Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste.
- Let sit sit in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes before serving.
- Garnish orzo salad with extra fresh basil. Serve and enjoy!
Keywords: orzo pesto salad, orzo salad with pesto, pesto orzo salad, orzo pasta salad with pesto