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Caprese Orzo Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
A classic caprese orzo salad with balsamic vinaigrette
Course Salad
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes minutes
Servings 4 people
- 2.5 cups cooked orzo (usually about 1 1/4 cups dry orzo)
- 1 cup chopped tomato or sliced cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup diced mozzarella or mozzarella balls
- 1/3 cup basil. thinly sliced
- 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
In a large bowl toss the tomato, mozzarella, and basil. Add the freshly cooked orzo while it's still warm and toss well.
In a small bowl combine the sliced garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinaigrette, salt, and pepper and whisk well.
Gently fold the balsamic vinaigrette into the warm pasta and toss well.
Allow to cool. Place the orzo in a container and allow it to cool in the fridge until ready to serve.