Caprese Orzo Salad
Caprese Orzo Salad is a fresh, light, and easy side dish that comes together in minutes! This pasta salad combines tender orzo, ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, and a quick balsamic vinaigrette.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Makes: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 8 oz (about 1 1/4 cup) dried orzo
- 12 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon aged balsamic
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella diced or ciliegine
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
- kosher salt
- freshly cracked pepper
Instructions
- Marinate the tomatoes. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, aged balsamic, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add the tomatoes and toss well. Set aside while the pasta cooks.
- Cook the pasta. Bring a pot of salted water to a rolling boil and add the orzo. Cook according to package instructions, until al dente. Drain into a colander and rinse with cold water until the pasta is cool enough to handle.
- Finish the pasta salad. Add the orzo to the tomatoes and mix in the fresh mozzarella and basil. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve room temperature or chilled.
Nutrition
Calories: 329kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 14gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 246mgPotassium: 248mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 638IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 210mgIron: 1mg