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Caprese Orzo Pasta

Liz Quick
The perfect summer pasta that tastes delicious and comes together in minutes!
Print Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8 people
Calories 100 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 medium pot

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box orzo pasta, 16 ounces cooked according to box
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup fresh mozzarella
  • 1 small handful of fresh basil

Dressing

  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ cup avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a mason jar, combine the dressing ingredients and shake well until combined.
  • In a large bowl, add your orzo pasta, tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella.
  • Pour the dressing over top and toss. Chill for 15 minutes. Enjoy.

Notes

This is a great salad to enjoy for a cookout or summer pot luck!
Keyword caprese flatbread, orzo pasta