Fresh Mozzarella Pasta Salad

Recipesfull introduces to you: Pasta Salad Recipes. (Fresh Mozzarella Pasta Salad). 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.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Fresh Mozzarella Pasta Salad

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked orzo pasta

1 ½ cups cubed fresh mozzarella cheese

2 fresh plum tomatoes

seeded and cut into bite-size pieces

¼ cup chopped fresh basil

1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

salt to taste

1 tablespoon olive oil

or as needed

Florentine Pasta Salad

Salad

Directions

Step 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.

Step 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

Fresh Mozzarella Pasta Salad

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 370

% Daily Value *

Protein: 16g 32%

Carbohydrates: 42.5g 14%

Dietary Fiber: 3.2g 13%

Sugars: 3.4g

Fat: 14.4g 22%

Saturated Fat: 7.2g 36%

Cholesterol: 35.4mg 12%

Vitamin A Iu: 1284.4IU 26%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.3mg 33%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 8%

Vitamin C: 8.9mg 15%

Folate: 103.1mcg 26%

Calcium: 277.8mg 28%

Iron: 2.2mg 12%

Magnesium: 32.1mg 12%

Potassium: 223.6mg 6%

Sodium: 69mg 3%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 29%

Calories From Fat: 130

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.