Caprese Orzo Pasta Salad
Caprese Orzo Pasta Salad has all of the flavors of a traditional Caprese salad, plus the carb-y goodness of orzo pasta. It's a delicious and pretty addition to any cookout menu.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 455kcal
Ingredients
- 16 oz orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup pesto store bought or homemade
- 8 oz cherry or grape tomatoes halved
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese pearls
- fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the orzo pasta in salted boiling water according to the directions on the package.
- Once cooked, drain the pasta and spread it out on a baking sheet in an even layer.
- Drizzle the orzo with olive oil and toss to distribute the oil evenly. Allow the pasta to cool to room temperature.
- Combine the cooled orzo with the pesto.
- Add the tomatoes and mozzarella. Toss to combine.
- Garnish with fresh basil.
Notes
- I ended up using 8 oz of these really tiny tomatoes, because that's what was available at the store
- You can also use ciliegene or bocconcini mozzarella, but you may want to cut them in half or maybe even quarter them
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 455kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 346mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g