This Caprese Orzo Salad is a vibrant summer dish packed with fresh tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella cheese. It's light, refreshing and easy to make, perfect for a quick lunch or a side dish for dinner.
Ingredients
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1 cup Orzo
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2 cups Cherry Tomatoes
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1 cup Mozzarella Cheese
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1 cup Fresh Basil Leaves
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1 tbsp Olive Oil
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1 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
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1 tsp Salt
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1 tsp Black Pepper
Summer
Italian
salad
Orzo
Salad
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- short description
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Cook orzo according to package instructions.
Chop tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
Combine orzo, tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil in a bowl.
Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Season with salt and pepper.
Toss everything together and serve.
- detailed description
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Start by cooking the orzo. Follow the instructions on the package. Once cooked, drain and set aside to cool.
While the orzo is cooking, chop the cherry tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil leaves.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked orzo, chopped tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
Drizzle the salad with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Add salt and black pepper to taste.
Toss everything together until well mixed. You can serve it immediately or refrigerate for an hour to let the flavors meld together.
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