Joy Food Sunshine · by Laura Sandford★ 5.0 (4)

Caprese Orzo Salad

Name: Caprese Orzo Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 160 min
Yield: 12, 12 Servings
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 2 cups orzo (dry); 5 quarts salted water; 3 green onions (1/4 cup sliced); 1 pint baby tomatoes (halved); ½ cup Fresh basil (chopped); 1 avocado (diced (optional)); 8 oz fresh mozzarella (pearls, or a log diced into small pieces.); Salt and pepper to taste; ¼ cup olive oil; ¼ cup balsamic vinegar (high quality); 1 Tablespoon pure maple syrup or honey; 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 Tablespoon minced garlic; ½ cup pine nuts (toasted); ¼ cup basil (julienned)

NUTRITION · PER SERVING160M COOK

CAL 11%·PRO 16%

CARBS 15G27% OF CAL

3G FIBER0G ADDED0G INTRINSIC9G OTHER3G TOTAL SUGAR

FAT 15G60% OF CAL

4G SAT11G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

A fresh caprese salad with orzo pasta, tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and avocado, dressed in a balsamic vinaigrette. Light, summery, and satisfying.

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Ingredients

serves 12

2 cups orzo (dry)
5 quarts salted water
3 green onions (1/4 cup sliced)
1 pint baby tomatoes (halved)
½ cup Fresh basil (chopped)
1 avocado (diced (optional))
8 oz fresh mozzarella (pearls, or a log diced into small pieces.)
Salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup balsamic vinegar (high quality)
1 Tablespoon pure maple syrup or honey
1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 Tablespoon minced garlic
½ cup pine nuts (toasted)
¼ cup basil (julienned)

At a glance

PER SERVING · TIME 160M