Table of Contents

1. What are the ingredients in this pesto pasta salad?
2. How to make pesto orzo salad?
3. What is orzo?
4. Can I make this salad in advance?
5. What are some other veggies I can add to this salad?
6. Storage instructions for pesto pasta salad:
7. Other recipes you may like:
8. Recipe

Nothing says like summer like pesto, or pasta salad. Combine the two and you have the perfect summer side salad. This salad is so tasty and so easy, you will be making it for every family event!

What are the ingredients in this pesto pasta salad?

There are only 6 ingredients needed for this pesto orzo salad:

• orzo - the main component of this salad, you can substitute with any type of pasta you want but the smaller size of orzo works perfectly to get coated with pesto
• chickpeas - the perfect bean to mix into the salad
• baby spinach - cut it into small ribbons so if incorporates well into the salad
• peas - the perfect summer addition to the salad
• parmesan - to add to the parmesan flavor in the pesto sauce
• pesto - I used a jarred sauce, but you can use homemade if you prefer

How to make pesto orzo salad?

This salad is as quick and easy as boiling and cooling the pasta, then mixing all the ingredients in a large bowl and serving! It is so easy and quick to make.

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What is orzo?

Orzo is a type of small pasta that is shaped like rice. It works great in soups, or salads like this one!

Can I make this salad in advance?

Yes, this salad can absolutely be prepared a day or two in advance. If you opt to make it in advance drizzle a small amount of olive oil over the salad and toss to help the salad loosen up before serving.

What are some other veggies I can add to this salad?

Any summer produce works very well in this salad! You can add tomatoes, green beans, or even chopped arugula would all be delicious additions.

Storage instructions for pesto pasta salad:

This salad keeps well in the fridge for 2-3 days, making it a great option for light summer lunches, or easy potluck dishes!

Other recipes you may like:

• Lentil Feta Salad
• Southwest Pasta Salad
• Mexican Avocado Salad