This effortless orzo pasta salad is a fantastic picnic salad no matter the season, perfect as a main or a versatile side. Whip it up in 30 minutes
01.
Make the Pesto: Add sun dried tomatoes, basil, olive oil, garlic, juice of one lemon, parmesan, and salt to taste to a food processor. Pulse until mixed.
02.
Mix the pesto through cooked and cooled orzo pasta. Drizzle with a little more olive oil, if needed, and salt.
03.
Wash and clean the spinach and place it in a small bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon and mix gently.
04.
Add the spinach and pesto orzo pasta to a large bowl. Add the olives and half the tomatoes and gently toss the salad.
05.
Place the salad in a serving dish. Top with the remaining tomatoes, strips of prosciutto, and a sprinkle of diced spring onions. You can drizzle lightly with olive oil if the salad is not already too wet.