Orzo Pesto Salad

Name: Orzo Pesto Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: ¾ cup basil leaves (packed); ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese; 3 tablespoons walnuts; 1 clove garlic (minced); ¼ teaspoon kosher salt; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 8 ounces (about 1 ⅓ cups) dry orzo; 8 ounces fresh mini mozzarella balls (ciliegine) (drained); 1 cup cherry tomatoes (quartered, deseeded (if desired)); ¼ cup walnuts (roughly chopped)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:20min

This Caprese Orzo Pesto Salad is so fresh, flavorful, and easy to make. Ready in under an hour, this make-ahead friendly side dish is perfect for summer cookouts and holiday parties alike. Made with orzo pasta, homemade basil pesto, cherry tomatoes, and fresh mozzarella.

Updated at: Thu, 16 Jan 2025 16:35:12 GMT