26/08/2026
Busy days shouldn't mean compromising on elevated meals🍋🥗
This Barilla Orzo pasta salad combines fresh kale, parmesan, and a squeeze of lemon for a light, refreshing dish that’s full of flavour, with perfectly al dente pasta in every bite.
Whether shared around the dinner table or enjoyed for lunch the next day, this recipe is an easy way to bring Italian-inspired flavours to your table.
Get the recipe below!
Ingredients:
½ box of Barilla Orzo
2 garlic cloves
1 small bunch of kale
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
6 tbsp parmesan
5 tbsp toasted pine nuts
1 ¼ cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 lemon
Method:
1. Bring a large pot of water to boil, add salt
2. Cook Orzo 1 minute under required cooking time, drain and toss with olive oil
3. Place the orzo on a baking tray to cool and add some olive oil
4. Put the kale in a bowl and squeeze ½ lemon over it. Massage the lemon into the kale to let it soften
5. Chop the cherry tomatoes and zest the lemon
6. Toast the pine nuts in a dry frying pan, then remove and set aside
7. In the same pan, add olive oil, cherry tomatoes, lemon zest and garlic and cook until fragrant and softened. Season with salt and pepper
8. Remove from the heat and add the cooked orzo and kale, season to taste
9. Serve with a sprinkle of pine nuts and parmesan
