Orzo Pesto Salad

This easy and delicious orzo pesto salad comes together with only a few ingredients. Full of bright, fresh flavor, this hearty pesto orzo salad is perfect for an easy weeknight meal or a meal prep lunch!

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Combine the lemon juice, lemon zest, and pesto sauce in a small mixing bowl.

Cook the orzo and peas. Drain and rinse under cold water before coating in the sauce.

Add the halved cherry tomatoes, diced shallots, bocconcini, and basil to the pesto orzo and peas. Toss until combined.

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Orzo Pesto Salad

Orzo Pesto Salad

This easy and delicious orzo pesto salad comes together with only a few ingredients. Full of bright, fresh flavor, this hearty pesto orzo salad is perfect for an easy weeknight meal or a meal prep lunch!

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Combine the lemon juice, lemon zest, and pesto sauce in a small mixing bowl.

Cook the orzo and peas. Drain and rinse under cold water before coating in the sauce.

Add the halved cherry tomatoes, diced shallots, bocconcini, and basil to the pesto orzo and peas. Toss until combined.

Get the Full Recipe with Cooking Tips

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