Warm Orzo Salad with Roasted Tomatoes, Mozzarella and Basil
User Reviews
4.7
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6 as a side dish
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Calories
300 kcal
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Warm Orzo Salad with Roasted Tomatoes, Mozzarella and Basil
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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
- 600 g (1.3lb) tomato use any small variety of your choice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 500 g (1lb) orzo
- 200 g (7oz) mozzarella cheese roughly torn/chopped
- basil for the salad, handful, fresh
For the basil dressing
- 2 cup basil fresh
- 1 garlic clove
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
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
(9%)
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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
6 reviews
Excellent
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