Photo: Anna Pelzer
Fresh Mozzarella Pasta Salad
7 ingredients
15 min + 10 min
4 servings
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"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. "
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
485
Calories
16g
Protein
22g
Fat
57g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Pasta | 1 cup cooked (140g) | 220 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Mozzarella Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 85 |
| Plum | 1 medium (66g) | 30 |
| Tomato | 1 medium (123g) | 22 |
| Chili | 1 tsp (2.7g) | 8 |
| Basil | 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) | 1 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 1 1/2 cups cubed fresh mozzarella cheese
- 2 fresh plum tomatoes, seeded and cut into bite-size pieces
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
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