Fresh Mozzarella Pasta Salad Recipe
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Fresh Mozzarella Pasta Salad

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. "

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (37)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  1. Fill 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.
  2. Mix 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 370 | Total Fat: 14.4g | Cholesterol: 35mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 24, 2010 by candle2003   view full review
Awesome and so easy! Since other reviewers said this was too bland, I just mixed the orzo,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2009 by BusyMomCooking   view full review
MMM...this is one of my favorite recipes! We take it to all of our summer events. Yum, yum. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2009 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
The simple, beautiful and fresh Caprese salad is perfection on a plate in my view....
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 9, 2010 by Cranefeather Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
We all liked this salad, but like others, thought it needed something more. Next time I'm...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2009 by Debbie   view full review
I made it the night before and while it was okay, I think it would be better to make it fresh...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2010 by MySweetCreations Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I thought that this was an overall great recipe. Sure, it may lack some flavor but that can...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2010 by Jezel   view full review
Nice light salad perfect for summer. After cooking I rinsed the orzo in cold water and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2009 by khrispetro   view full review
Made with penne pasta, wonderful simple & easy!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2010 by Staysea   view full review
I was looking for a pasta salad made with Orzo and came across this one... Just completed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 25, 2010 by HAUSINGER   view full review
This is a great salad. I added the juice of about half a lemon. It definitely needed a...

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