Pesto Orzo Salad

Ingredients

Pesto

• 2 cups basil leaves

• 1/2 cup pine nuts (can be swapped for walnuts)

• 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan

• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

• 2 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 clove garlic

• pinch of sea salt

Salad

• 1 cup gluten-free orzo, cooked according to package instructions and cooled

• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, sliced in half

• 1/2 red onion, diced

• juice of 1/2 a lemon

• 1 cup spring mix (optional)

Instructions

1. Combine the pesto ingredients in a small food processor. Pulse until combined.

2. In a large bowl combine cooked and cooled orzo, tomatoes, and onions. Add 1/2 cup of pesto and mix, stirring until coated. Stir in the greens if using. Taste and adjust, adding more pesto if you’d like.

3. Serve chilled.

Servings: 6 Time: 15 minutes Calories: 189 Protein: 5g Carbs: 13g Fat: 11g

MEAL PREP NOTE: if making ahead of time, store the ingredients separately and combine just before serving.