Caprese Orzo Salad

Refresh your taste buds with this delicious, nutrient-packed Caprese Orzo salad. Made with orzo, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and a balsamic dressing, this dish is loaded with refreshing flavors in every single bite.

Course pasta, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine Italian

Keyword Caprese Orzo Salad

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings ¾ cup servings

Calories 385kcal

Author Erin Antoniak

Ingredients

8 oz uncooked orzo
2 tablespoon olive oil
2 pints cherry tomatoes sliced in half
3 cloves garlic minced
8 oz mozzarella balls sliced in half
1 cup basil sliced into ribbons
½ cup pine nuts
⅓ cup olive oil
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

Cook orzo according to package and set aside to cool.
Heat a saute pan over medium heat and add olive oil. Once hot, add tomatoes and garlic and cook until tomatoes have just blistered and started to soften. Set aside.
In a glass measuring cup, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Start assembling the salad by adding the tomatoes and garlic to the orzo, followed by the cut mozzarella balls, basil, and pine nuts. Pour dressing overtop of dish and mix until well combined.
Top with grated parmesan cheese and extra basil.

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