Caprese Orzo Salad
Creamy fresh mozzarella, bright cherry tomatoes, and tender orzo tossed with basil and a simple olive oil dressing. A light, summery salad that comes together in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 14g
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Ingredients
- 1.5 cups orzo
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella
- ⅓ cup fresh basil
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Boil orzo in salted water until al dente, about 9 minutes.
- 2
Drain orzo and let cool for 2 minutes while you halve the cherry tomatoes.
- 3
Tear mozzarella into bite-sized pieces and roughly chop the basil.
- 4
Toss warm orzo with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- 5
Add tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil, then toss gently until combined.
Tools you’ll need
- pot
- colander
- large mixing bowl
- knife
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