Christmas Pasta Salad
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Cooking:
15 min.
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Servings per container:
8
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Ingredients for - Christmas Pasta Salad

1. Uncooked orzo pasta - 1 (16 ounce) package
2. Pesto, or to taste - ⅓ cup
3. Lemon juice (Optional) - 2 teaspoons
4. Cherry tomatoes, halved - 1 cup
5. Mozzarella cheese balls or pearls - 4 ounces
6. Sliced pepperoni, cut into strips - ¼ cup
7. Fresh basil leaves, julienned - 3 large

How to cook deliciously - Christmas Pasta Salad

1. Stage

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.

2. Stage

Add pesto and lemon juice to the orzo; toss to coat. Mix in tomatoes, mozzarella cheese balls, and pepperoni strips. Refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight.

3. Stage

Mix in basil right before serving.