Summer never tasted so good.
Delight in each forkful of this perfectly dressed summer orzo pasta salad drizzled with Cobram Estate Everyday Essentials Classic Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
Ingredients
– 2 cups orzo pasta
– 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1 cup baby mozzarella balls (bocconcini), halved
– 1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
– 2 shallots, finely chopped
– 1/4 cup Cobram Estate Everyday Essentials Classic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
– Salt, to taste
Directions
- Cook the orzo pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Let it cool completely.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled orzo pasta with cherry tomatoes, baby mozzarella, torn basil leaves, and finely chopped shallots.
- Drizzle Cobram Estate Everyday Essentials Classic Extra Virgin Olive Oil over the pasta salad.
- Season with salt to taste and gently toss everything together until well combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Chill the pasta salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish or light meal for a family of 5.
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