Caprese Orzo Salad
A fresh and vibrant salad combining classic Italian flavors with orzo pasta, perfect for warm weather.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces orzo pasta
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls, halved
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let it cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled orzo, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
- Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette and toss gently to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
Best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 3 days. Add balsamic vinaigrette just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Caprese, Salad, Orzo, Italian, Vegetarian, Summer Recipe
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