pesto  pasta  salad

15 minutes

Why you'll love this pasta salad

- Ready in 15 minutes - Tons of flavor with pesto, tomatoes, mozzarella,  arugula, and balsamic drizzle. - Makes a great potluck dish, side dish or make ahead lunch!

the best pesto pasta salad

This orzo pesto pasta salad is easy to make and is a great side or party dish! It tastes fresh and bright with lots of pops of flavor. 

pesto pasta salad

6 servings

yield

prep time

cook time

total time

7 min

8 min

15 min

Ingredients

pesto orzo arugula tomatoes mozzarella pearls red onion balsamic glaze pine nuts

Cook orzo pasta to al dente in salted water. Drain and set aside to cool. 

next  step

BOIL

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Chop and measure your ingredients. Cut cherry tomatoes in half or in quarters. Thinly slice red onions. 

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PREP

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Add pasta, pesto, arugula, mozzarella, tomatoes, and red onion to a large mixing bowl. 

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ADD

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Toss all ingredients together until well combined. Top with toasted pine nuts and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.  Enjoy!

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Want to make your own fresh pesto?

Try this fresh basil pesto recipe. Its easy and delicious!

roasted pesto veggie wrap

more ways to use pesto

rOASTED TOMATO BRUSCHETTA

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