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Caprese Orzo Pasta Salad
Caprese Orzo Pasta Salad is a light and refreshing side dish, made with orzo pasta, grape tomatoes, mozzarella and fresh basil. This easy orzo pasta salad is so quick to make, perfect to take to a picnic or get-together.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 349 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 8 ounces orzo pasta 1/2 box
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pint grape tomatoes washed and sliced into half
- 6 ounces fresh mozzarella pearls
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves torn into small pieces or chiffonade
- balsamic glaze optional
Dressing
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon honey
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orzo according to package directions until al dente. Drain the orzo and let it cool slightly. Or cook the orzo in the pressure cooker. Transfer the orzo pasta into a large bowl and toss with a tablespoon of olive oil so it doesn't stick together.
- Prepare the dressing. Add all of the ingredients into a bowl and whisk together until well mixed.
- Add tomatoes, mozzarella pearls and basil leaves to the pasta bowl.
- Pour the vinaigrette and toss until combined. Adjust salt and pepper if needed.
- Enjoy right away or refrigerate for about 30 minutes until chilled. The orzo pasta soaks up the dressing if you make it ahead, which gives it great flavor.
- (Optional) Add a drizzle of balsamic glaze just before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
349kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
186mg
(8%)
Potassium
305mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
954IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
163mg
(16%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 349
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 349kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 186mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 305mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 954IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 163mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.