Arugula and Orzo Caprese Salad

Name: Arugula and Orzo Caprese Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 pkg (454 g)Catelli® Orzo Pasta; 1/3 (75 mL) cup Olive oil; 1/3 (75 mL) cup Balsamic vinegar; 1 Clove garlic, minced; 1 (5 mL) tsp pepper; 1/2 (2 mL) tsp Salt; 4 (1 L) cups baby arugula; 2 (500 mL) cups halved cherry tomatoes; 1 (250 mL) cup pearl bocconcini cheese; 1/2 (125 mL) cup chopped fresh basil; 2 (30 mL) tbsp Toasted pine nuts

Fresh and light, this Caprese–inspired salad can be served as a quick and light lunch. It also makes a delicious side salad for picnics and barbecues.

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Catelli pasta recipe prepared with quality ingredients and served in a bowl or plate.

Prep time

10 minutes

Cook time

5 minutes

Servings

4 servings

Catelli Classic Orzo

Ingredients

4 servings

1 pkg (454 g)Catelli^® Orzo Pasta

1/3 (75 mL)Olive oil

1/3 (75 mL)Balsamic vinegar

1Clove garlic, minced

1 (5 mL)pepper

1/2 (2 mL)Salt

4 (1 L)baby arugula

2 (500 mL)halved cherry tomatoes

1 (250 mL)pearl bocconcini cheese

1/2 (125 mL)chopped fresh basil

2 (30 mL)Toasted pine nuts

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

Cook orzo according to package directions; drain and let cool completely.

Step 2

In a large bowl, toss together pasta, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, pepper and salt. Stir in arugula, cherry tomatoes, bocconcini, basil and pine nuts.