Pesto Orzo Salad

Orzo Pesto Pasta Salad

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Ingredients

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Salad Supreme Pasta Salad

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Ingredients

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Orzo Pasta Mozzarella Pearls Grape Tomatoes Basil Pesto

Fresh Basil Salt Black Pepper

1

First cook the orzo according to the package directions.

Cook orzo...

2

Add the cooked orzo, mozzarella pearls, grape tomatoes, pesto, and fresh basil to a large mixing bowl.

Add ingredients...

3

Combine thoroughly.

Combine...

4

Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste.

Season...

5

Let sit sit in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes before serving. Garnish orzo salad with extra fresh basil.

Garnish...

6

Serve and enjoy!

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