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pesto orzo salad with tomatoes in bowl with wooden spoon.

Pesto Orzo Salad

This Pesto Orzo Salad with tomatoes is a simple 3 ingredient pasta salad recipe that comes together in about 15 minutes! It's made with orzo pasta, basil pesto and juicy red cherry tomatoes, making it the perfect fresh and light meal for everyone to enjoy! Recipe includes step-by-step instruction video!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Quick, Easy & Under 30, Salads & Bowls, Summer, Vegetarian
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: basil orzo salad, how to make pesto pasta salad, orzo pesto salad, orzo salad pesto, orzo salad with basil pesto, orzo salad with pesto, pesto orzo, pesto orzo recipe, pesto orzo salad
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Taneisha Morris

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup Orzo Pasta
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes or Grape Tomatoes
  • 3 tbsp Basil Pesto
  • Olive Oil drizzle
  • Parmesan Cheese or Feta Cheese, for serving

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the orzo pasta according to the package directions, or until slightly a little more than al dente. Drain the orzo, drizzle with olive oil and set aside to cool.
  • In a large bowl, toss together the cooked and cooled orzo, tomatoes and basil pesto until fully coated. Garnish with crumbled feta or parmesan cheese and serve.