Sun Dried Tomato Orzo Pesto Salad

Name: Sun Dried Tomato Orzo Pesto Salad
Prep time: 7 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 6 oz orzo pasta (=1 cup uncooked, can substitute for gluten-free pasta); 3 heaping tbsp pesto (dairy-free if vegan); 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 cucumber (diced); 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes (julienne, in oil - can add a tbsp of the sundried tomato oil for more flavor); 1/3 cup feta (dairy-free if vegan); 1 cup arugula; 1 cup chickpeas (drained and rinsed); 2-3 tbsp parsley (chopped); 1/2 lemon (juiced ); salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Prep:7minCook:8min

This refreshing pesto orzo salad is an easy lunch or side dish that can be made in just 15 minutes and is perfect for your next summer gathering! You can easily double this recipe for a group.

Updated at: Sun, 14 Jun 2026 01:04:51 GMT