Orzo is perfect for a summertime salad as it’s light and fresh and can be made quickly. Try our Rocket Pesto Orzo recipe or our Pesto Orzo and Roasted Chickpea Salad recipe below.

Pesto Orzo, Bacon and Roasted Chickpea Salad
with Rocket, Baby Plum Tomatoes and Greek Style Cheese

20 minutes | Medium | 847 kcal

Pesto Orzo and Roasted Chickpea Salad
with Rocket, Baby Plum Tomatoes and Greek Style Cheese

VEGGIE

20 minutes | Medium | 731 kcal

Chermoula Lamb Skewers and Lemon Oregano Chicken
with Zhoug Orzo and Charred Pepper and Roasted Aubergine Feta Salad

40 minutes | Medium | 1373 kcal

Lemony Pan-Fried Bream
with Saffron Orzo, Fennel & Tomato Salad

35 minutes | Medium | 762 kcal

Borscht-Inspired Orzotto
with Beetroot, Dill and Rocket Salad

45 minutes | Medium | 758 kcal

Homemade rocket pesto orzotto
with charred courgettes and tomato salad

30 minutes | Medium | 914 kcal

Rocket Pesto Orzo
with Charred Courgettes and Tomato Salad

VEGGIE

30 minutes | Medium | 965 kcal

Homemade Rocket Pesto Orzo
with Charred Courgettes and Tomato Salad

VEGGIE

30 minutes | Medium | 846 kcal

Pesto Orzo, Bacon and Roasted Chickpea Salad
with Rocket, Baby Plum Tomatoes and Greek Style Cheese

20 minutes | Medium | 847 kcal

Pesto Orzo and Roasted Chickpea Salad
with Rocket, Baby Plum Tomatoes and Greek Style Cheese

VEGGIE

20 minutes | Medium | 731 kcal

Chermoula Lamb Skewers and Lemon Oregano Chicken
with Zhoug Orzo and Charred Pepper and Roasted Aubergine Feta Salad

40 minutes | Medium | 1373 kcal

Lemony Pan-Fried Bream
with Saffron Orzo, Fennel & Tomato Salad

35 minutes | Medium | 762 kcal

Borscht-Inspired Orzotto
with Beetroot, Dill and Rocket Salad

45 minutes | Medium | 758 kcal

Homemade rocket pesto orzotto
with charred courgettes and tomato salad

30 minutes | Medium | 914 kcal

Rocket Pesto Orzo
with Charred Courgettes and Tomato Salad

VEGGIE

30 minutes | Medium | 965 kcal

Homemade Rocket Pesto Orzo
with Charred Courgettes and Tomato Salad

VEGGIE

30 minutes | Medium | 846 kcal

Further Orzo Salad Recipes

Homemade Rocket Pesto Orzotto

Pesto Orzo and Roasted Chickpea Salad

Pesto Orzo, Bacon and Roasted Chickpea Salad

Pesto Orzo and Roasted Chickpea Salad

Chermoula Lamb Skewers and Lemon Oregano Chicken

Rocket Pesto Orzotto

Lemony Pan-Fried Bream

Borscht-Inspired Orzotto

Homemade rocket pesto orzotto

Rocket Pesto Orzotto

Rocket Pesto Orzo

Homemade Rocket Pesto Orzo

Homemade Rocket Pesto Orzotto

Orzo Pasta Recipe FAQs

Is orzo a pasta or rice?

Despite its shape, orzo is a type of pasta. Also known as ‘risoni’ which translates to ‘large rice’, it can often be confused as being rice. However, it is usually made of semolina flour or whole-wheat flour which gives it its colour.

How much orzo pasta per person?

Allow approximately 75-90g of uncooked orzo pasta per person and cook in boiling water for 8-10 minutes or until it’s cooked to your liking. All HelloFresh ingredients come pre-portioned, including the orzo pasta, so you don’t need to worry about food waste.

Can you reheat orzo?

Yes, you can reheat orzo in a few ways including microwave, oven and in a saucepan. When orzo is chilled or defrosted, place in a microwave safe container and cook until piping hot, this can vary between 3-7 minutes depending on size of the portion. To prevent the dish from drying out we recommend adding a splash of water or an ice cube on top before microwaving.