Caprese Orzo Salad

Name: Caprese Orzo Salad
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta; 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 cup mozzarella balls (pearls); 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped; 3 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 1/2 tsp salt

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A cool orzo pasta salad tossed with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, and basil, finished with a drizzle of balsamic glaze.

25minTotal time

6Serves

EasyDifficulty

Italianvegetarian

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Common allergens detected: Dairy, Wheat

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Ingredients

Servings

Units

1½ cup
2 cupCherry Tomatoes
1 cupMozzarella Balls
¼ cupBasil
3 tablespoon
2 tablespoon
½ teaspoon

How to cook it

5 steps

Step 1
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the orzo according to package directions, about 9 minutes, until al dente.
Step 2
Drain the orzo and rinse under cold water to cool; drain well.
Step 3
In a large bowl, combine the cooked orzo, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, and basil.
Step 4
Drizzle with the olive oil and salt, and toss to combine.
Step 5
Drizzle the balsamic vinegar (or a thicker glaze) over the top just before serving.

Nutrition per serving

342Calories

35.8gCarbs

16.5gFat

11.2gProtein

2.1gSugar

287mgSodium

AI-estimatedThese values are estimated by AI from the ingredient list and are approximate — not a substitute for a verified nutrition label. Actual values vary with brands, portions, and preparation.