Pesto Orzo by theplattergirl

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Pesto Orzo

theplattergirl

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25 min

A deliciously light, herby pasta salad that can be put together super quickly any weeknight!

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8 servings

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8 servings

US

original

metric

Ingredients

1 lb cooked orzo pasta

1 medium avocado, diced

4 oz sundried tomato feta cheese, crumbled

2 oz chopped cashews

1 cup arugula

¾ cup green olives, sliced

1 cup pesto sauce

Fresh basil

Black Truffle sea salt

Directions

Step 1

Cook the orzo pasta to al dente. Drain and place the pasta in a large bowl.

Step 2

Toss the orzo with the pesto sauce. Add more if needed to make sure the pasta is fully coated.

Step 3

Add the orzo to a large serving bowl or shallow platter. Top with the feta cheese, avocado, arugula, cashews, basil and olives.

Step 4

Season with sea salt and a drizzle of good olive oil.

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