fresh mozzarella pasta salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• 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.
• 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.