Caprese Orzo Pasta Salad

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

Caprese Orzo Pasta Salad

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled orzo pasta with cherry tomatoes, baby mozzarella, torn basil leaves, and finely chopped shallots.
  3. Drizzle Cobram Estate Everyday Essentials Classic Extra Virgin Olive Oil over the pasta salad.
  4. Season with salt to taste and gently toss everything together until well combined.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  6. Chill the pasta salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
  7. Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish or light meal for a family of 5.
  8. Enjoy this delicious and vibrant Caprese Orzo Pasta Salad with the flavors of summer!