0 from 6 votes
Caprese Orzo Pasta Salad with Blueberries
This light and fresh orzo pasta salad with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, arugula and blueberries is the perfect side dish for Summer picnics and potlucks!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 462 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 2 cups dried orzo pasta
- 1 12-ounce container ciliegine mozzarella, drained
- 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
- 2 cups loosely packed arugula
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves torn
For the dressing:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the orzo pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, about 9 minutes. Drain the orzo into a colander and let it cool for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk together all of the ingredients for the dressing in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Transfer the drained orzo to a large bowl. While it’s still slightly warm, add the dressing and toss until well coated. Then stir in the mozzarella, tomatoes, arugula, blueberries and basil.
- The pasta salad can be enjoyed immediately, or you can cover it and place it in your refrigerator to chill for several hours before serving.
Cup of Yum
Nutrition Information
Calories
462kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
71g
(24%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Sodium
166mg
(7%)
Potassium
425mg
(12%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
702IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
27mg
(30%)
Calcium
49mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 462
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 462kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 71g | 24% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Sodium | 166mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 425mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 702IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.