Warm Orzo Salad with Roasted Tomatoes, Mozzarella and Basil

Name: Warm Orzo Salad with Roasted Tomatoes, Mozzarella and Basil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 as a side dish
Ingredients: 600 g (1.3lb) tomatoes; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 500 g (1lb) orzo; 200 g (7oz) mozzarella; handful fresh basil; 2 cup fresh basil; 1 garlic clove; ¼ cup olive oil; 2 tbsp lemon juice; salt and pepper

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings
6 as a side dish
Calories
300 kcal
Course
Side Dish, Lunch
Cuisine
Mediterranean

Warm Orzo Salad with Roasted Tomatoes, Mozzarella and Basil

Kylie Thomas

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This warm orzo salad served with sweet, roasted tomatoes, creamy mozzarella and zippy basil dressing is the perfect side dish or easy lunch.

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Ingredients

Servings

600 g (1.3lb) tomatoes use any small variety of your choice
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
500 g (1lb) orzo
200 g (7oz) mozzarella roughly torn/chopped
handful fresh basil for the salad

For the basil dressing

2 cup fresh basil
1 garlic clove
¼ cup olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 200°/390°F.
Place the tomatoes in a suitable roasting dish.
Drizzle over the olive oil and Balsamic vinegar and season with salt and pepper.
Roast the tomatoes for 20-30 minutes until the tomatoes start to char and blister. Remove from the oven and allow to cool while you cook the orzo.
To make the dressing, combine the basil, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper in a blender (or use an immersion blender) and blend until smooth. You could make this in a pestle and mortar too.
Cook the orzo in a large pot of salted water for 10 minutes or until al dente. Strain and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
Add the roasted tomatoes and any of its juices to the orzo. Add the mozzarella then pour over the basil dressing.
Toss to coat the orzo in the dressing then transfer to a serving dish and add fresh basil and more dressing.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 300kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 6mg (2%) Sodium 257mg (11%) Potassium 421mg (12%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1416IU (28%) Vitamin C 17mg (19%) Calcium 358mg (36%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6as a side dish

Amount Per Serving

Calories 300 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	300kcal	15%
Carbohydrates	44g	15%
Protein	18g	36%
Fat	6g	9%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Cholesterol	6mg	2%
Sodium	257mg	11%
Potassium	421mg	9%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	5g	10%
Vitamin A	1416IU	28%
Vitamin C	17mg	19%
Calcium	358mg	36%
Iron	1mg	6%