4.8 from 27 votes
Caprese Orzo Salad
This simple pasta salad is made with orzo, pesto, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, and a drizzle of balsamic. It is the perfect salad for potlucks, picnics, easy lunches, or even a light dinner.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
349 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Salad
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 8 oz orzo pasta kosher salt for boiling the pasta
- 1/2 cup pesto
- 1 pint grape tomato halved
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese or chopped fresh mozzarella, fresh, pearls
- 1/4 cup basil chopped, fresh
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- salt to taste, kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, kosher salt and freshly ground
- balsamic glaze for drizzling, optional
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add a big pinch of salt. Cook orzo to al dente, according to package directions. Use a colander to drain and rinse with cold water. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Add the pesto and stir until the orzo is well coated. Add the tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined. Taste and add more salt and pepper, If necessary.
- You can place in the refrigerator to chill or serve at room temperature. When ready to serve, drizzle with balsamic glaze, if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
349kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
32mg
(11%)
Sodium
437mg
(18%)
Potassium
305mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1382IU
(28%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
242mg
(24%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 349
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 349kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 437mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 305mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1382IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 242mg | 24% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.