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Fresh Mozzarella Pasta Salad Recipe

Recipe by: Meghan

"A take on a traditional Caprese, but modified into a light summer pasta salad that goes great with anything off the grill, or just on its own. When I eat it on its own, I sometimes add about a cup of any chunked, cold sausage (I suggest pepperoni or a lighter summer sausage). Any pasta is fine, but I like the orzo's size. "
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Directions
  • Prep15 m
  • Cook10 m
  • Ready In25 m
  • 1Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Stir in the orzo, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, but still firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain well, and let cool.
  • 2Mix the mozzarella cheese cubes, tomatoes, basil, crushed red pepper flakes, and salt with olive oil in a salad bowl. Gently mix in the orzo pasta, and toss lightly to coat the ingredients with oil.
Ingredients
  • 4 servings
  • 370 cals
  • 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
  • 1 1/2 cups cubed fresh mozzarella cheese
  • 2 fresh plum tomatoes, seeded and cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
Nutrition

Amount per serving ( 5 total)

  • Calories:
    370
    18%
  • Fat:
    14.4
    22%
  • Carbs:
    42.5
    14%
  • Protein:
    16
    32%
  • Cholesterol:
    35
    12%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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