Orzo Pesto Salad

Orzo Pesto Salad

zardyplants.com

Bright, flavorful, and easy to make, this Orzo Pesto Salad is a delicious and quick entree or side. Made with fresh and simple ingredients.

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Cooking tools:

  • Grill pan
  • Stove
  • Pot
  • Colander
  • Blender
  • Mixing bowl
  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife
  • Spoon
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Serving bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dry orzo or other pasta (use gluten-free if needed)
  • 1 ½ cups grape or cherry tomatoes, halved lengthwise
  • 3-4 ears of corn (about 2 cups corn)
  • Extra basil leaves for garnish, optional
  • 4 cups basil leaves, packed (see note 1)
  • 1 cup raw sunflower seeds (see note 2)
  • ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil (see note 3 for oil-free option)
  • Juice of 1 medium lemon (2-3 tablespoons lemon juice)
  • ⅓ cup nutritional yeast (see note 4)
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt, to taste

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