Italian Pesto and Pepper Orzo Salad

A quick and delicious salad thats full of peppers, pesto and orzo pasta. MORE+ LESS-

By Simply Scratch

October 20, 2014

Ingredients

1/2

tablespoon sea salt

cups Orzo pasta

1/4

cup yellow bell pepper, diced small

1/4

cup red bell pepper, diced small

1/4

cup orange bell pepper, diced small

medium shallot, diced small

1/2

cup pesto (use your favorite!)

1/4

cup grated Parmesan cheese

teaspoon red wine vinegar

1/4

teaspoon black pepper

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1

Bring a pot of water to boil and season with a half tablespoon of sea salt.
2

Add in the orzo pasta and cook as directed on the box. Once al dente, drain and add to a large bowl.
3

To the pasta: Add the diced peppers, shallot, pesto, Parmesan cheese, red wine vinegar and the black pepper. Stir to combine.
4

Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.