Thursday, August 29, 2019

Spinach, pesto & parmesan orzo salad


An orzo salad packed with freshly-made basil and olive oil pesto, toasted pine nuts, shredded baby spinach and parmesan cheese. This is a simple, subtle salad that would be perfect served with other 'little' salads or as part of a buffet.

Ingredients
Vegetarian
∙ Serves 6
Produce
2 oz Baby spinach, fresh leaves
2 handfuls Basil, fresh
1 small clove Garlic
Pasta & grains
8 oz Orzo pasta, dry
Baking & spices
1 Salt & pepper
Oils & vinegars
6 tbsp Olive oil plus a little, good quality extra virgin
2 tbsp White wine or cider vinegar
Nuts & seeds
1 oz Pine nuts
Dairy
2 tbsp Parmesan cheese