Pesto Orzo Salad

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Cook your orzo according to the instructions on the packet. You want the orzo to be al dente (with a little bit of bite), which should take about 5-6 minutes.

Drain the pasta in fine mesh sieve and rinse with cool water. Transfer your orzo to a large serving bowl.

While your orzo is cooking, prepare the pesto salad dressing by blending the ingredients in a blender or food processor.

In a large bowl add the cooked orzo, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, chickpeas and black olives. Drizzle the pesto dressing over the orzo salad and toss to combine.

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Pesto Orzo Salad

Cook your orzo according to the instructions on the packet. You want the orzo to be al dente (with a little bit of bite), which should take about 5-6 minutes.

Drain the pasta in fine mesh sieve and rinse with cool water. Transfer your orzo to a large serving bowl.

While your orzo is cooking, prepare the pesto salad dressing by blending the ingredients in a blender or food processor.

In a large bowl add the cooked orzo, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, chickpeas and black olives. Drizzle the pesto dressing over the orzo salad and toss to combine.

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