Fresh Mozzarella Pasta Salad
Description
This mozzarella pasta salad is a riff on a classic caprese salad. Orzo, fresh mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, and basil combine for a perfect summertime dish.
Ingredients
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1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
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1 1/2 cups cubed fresh mozzarella cheese
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2 fresh plum tomatoes, seeded and cut into bite-size pieces
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1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
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1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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salt to taste
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1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
Directions
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Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in orzo and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tenter yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain well, and let cool.
2
Combine mozzarella cubes, tomatoes, basil, red pepper flakes, and salt in a salad bowl; stir in oil to coat. Stir in orzo, tossing gently until combined and coated with oil.