June 23 2021

Orzo Pasta and Mozzarella Salad – An Easy Summer Salad

Pasta salads appear at every barbecue in the summer, but how do you make yours standout from the others. My Orzo Pasta and Mozzarella Salad recipe uses Orzo, a rice shaped pasta, mozzarella balls and fresh herbs. It’s a flavor packed crowd pleaser.

=== 🍽🍸🥩 RECIPE ===
2 cups (350 g) orzo pasta cooked per package directions
1/2 large red onion, diced
4 ounces (135g) Kalamata olives, cut in half
1 pint grape tomatoes, cut in half
3 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
3 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, chopped
8 ounces (226g) fresh mozzarella pearls
Juice of half a lemon
2 ounces (60 ml) red wine vinegar
4 ounces (120 ml) extra virgin olive oil
Salt & Pepper

In a large pan of salted water, cook 2 cups (350 g) orzo pasta per package directions. Drain and allow to cool in a large bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients, mix well. Chill up to 24 hours before serving.

Optional additions:
Diced bell pepper
Diced pepperoni or other salami
Black olives
Pickled hot peppers, diced

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=== 📑 CHAPTERS ===
00:00 – About Today’s Episode
00:37 – Welcome to Let’s Celebrate TV
01:34 – What is Orzo
02:17 – Add Onions
02:35 – Add Olives
02:49 – Add Tomatoes
03:07 – Add Herbs
03:32 – Add Mozzarella Balls
03:50 – Combine the Ingredients
04:11 – Adding the Lemon, Oil and Vinegar
05:45 – Tasting and Recipe Recap
07:17 – Social Media and Video Recommendations