Pesto Orzo Salad

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Ingredients

• Cherry tomatoes - 5 pcs.
• White beans - 50 g.
• Orzo pasta (boiled) - 50 g.
• Green olives - 5 pcs.
• Red onion - 1/4 pc.
• Pine nuts - 1 tbsp.
• Arugula - 50 g.
• Asparagus - 4 pcs.
• Broccoli - 50 g.
• Basil (green) - bunch
• Plant milk - 100 ml.
• Lemon (juice) - 1/2 pc.
• Almonds - 10 pcs.
• Salt and pepper - to taste
• Garlic - 1 clove

Instructions

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Pour boiling water over the almonds and let it boil for about 30 minutes.

Step 2 of 13

Cook the orzo pasta in salted water, drain and leave to cool.

Step 3 of 13

Cut the asparagus and broccoli into small florets.

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Briefly cook the vegetables in boiling water for 2 minutes. Transfer the vegetables to ice water to keep them crisp.

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Finely chop the olives, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.

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When the almonds are soft, separate them from the skins.

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Add fresh basil, plant milk, and lemon juice to the blender.

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Add the peeled almonds.

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Add a clove of garlic, salt and pepper to taste.

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Chop all ingredients in a blender.

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Add chopped vegetables, white beans, and pine nuts to the bowl with arugula.

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Add previously cooked orzo pasta.

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Pour dressing over salad and mix thoroughly.

Video

Pesto Orzo Salad