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Pesto orzo salad in a white bowl with lemon slices on top.

Pesto Orzo Salad

Pesto Orzo Salad is a delicious summer side dish that takes about 25 minutes to prepare! It's made with fresh, flavorful ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 8
Calories 341 kcal

Equipment

  • Small Pot

Ingredients
  

  • 16 Ounces Gluten-Free Orzo
  • 4-6 Cups Spinach
  • 2 Cups Cherry Tomatoes
  • 1 Cup Pesto Homemade or store bought will work!
  • ¼ Cup Chopped Basil

Instructions
 

  • Start by cooking orzo according to instructions on the box. When it's ready, drain water and set aside to cool.
  • To assemble salad, add cooked orzo, fresh spinach, pesto, cherry tomatoes, and chopped basil. Stir together. Serve chilled!

Notes

How to store leftovers

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
**See full post for more information!

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 341kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 309mgPotassium: 294mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2253IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 82mgIron: 2mg
Keywords gluten free orzo salad, orzo side dish recipe, pesto orzo salad, pesto salad with spinach
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