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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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 329 kcal

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
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