Caprese Orzo Salad

Name: Caprese Orzo Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1/2 cup, 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 6 cups orzo pasta (cooked, drained and cooled); 10 ounces grape tomatoes (halved); 1/2 cup basil leaves (finely chopped); 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, perline (pearls); 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (grated); 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese (grated); 1/3 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup white wine vinegar; salt and pepper

Submitted by Cheycandle

"This easy, yummy salad makes a great side dish."

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Ready In:: 25mins
Ingredients:: 9
Yields:: 1/2 cup
Serves:: 12

ingredients

6 cups orzo pasta (cooked, drained and cooled)
10 ounces grape tomatoes (halved)
¹⁄₂ cup basil leaves (finely chopped)
8 ounces mozzarella cheese, perline (pearls)
¹⁄₂ cup parmesan cheese (grated)
1 tablespoon parmesan cheese (grated)
¹⁄₃ cup olive oil
¹⁄₄ cup white wine vinegar
salt and pepper

directions

Place first 5 ingredients(save the 1 Tbsp of Parmesan Cheese) in a bowl and mix gently. In a separate bowl, mix the olive oil and vinager. Pour over the salad and mix once more gently. Add salt and pepper to taste. Transfer salad to serving bowl, sprinkle with remaining parmesan cheese and more pepper.
If not serving immediately, salad should be kept refrigerated and extra dressing should be added just before serving.