Springtime Orzo Salad

Enjoy in-season spring produce with this fresh orzo salad! It’s the perfect high protein side dish that’s loaded with colorful & high fiber spring time veggies like asparagus and peas. I love pairing a serving with lemony grilled chicken and

Ingredients (serves 4):

-2 cups orzo, cooked

-1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in olive oil, chopped thin

-3 tbsp basil, chopped

-1/2 cup Besto pesto, or another seed oil-free pesto

-1 bunch of asparagus, blanched

-1 cup of peas, blanched

-1 lb of cooked chicken, sliced

-sea salt & black pepper, to taste

Directions:

-add all ingredients to a large mixing bowl. Mix well & enjoy! Store leftovers in the fridge.