Heirloom Caprese Salad Recipe

Name: Heirloom Caprese Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup whole-wheat orzo; 3 tablespoons sliced pitted kalamata olives; 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil; 2 tablespoons plus 1 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons pine nuts, optional; 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, halved; 3 ounces bocconcini, quartered; 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot; 2 cups baby arugula

Servings: persons

Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup whole-wheat orzo
3 tablespoons sliced pitted kalamata olives
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons plus 1 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons pine nuts, optional
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
3 ounces bocconcini, quartered
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
2 cups baby arugula

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil. Stir in orzo and cook until just tender, about 8 minutes or according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water until cool. Drain well and transfer to a bowl. Stir in olives, 1 Tbsp. basil, 1 tsp. oil and 1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper. While orzo is cooking, if using pine nuts, spread them on a small baking sheet and bake, stirring once, until golden and fragrant, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and let cool.
2
In a medium bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, 1/2 tsp. pepper and a pinch of salt until well combined. Slowly add remaining 2 Tbsp. oil in a stream, whisking until emulsified. Fold in 1 cup tomatoes, bocconcini, remaining 2 Tbsp. basil and shallot.
3
Layer salad evenly between 2 1-quart-capacity containers, beginning with tomato mixture, then adding orzo, remaining 1 cup tomatoes, arugula and pine nuts. Cover containers. Salads will keep, covered and refrigerated, for 2 days. Let containers sit at room temperature for at least 20 minutes before serving. Shake container before eating to distribute ingredients.

145

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salt and freshly ground black pepper, 1/2 cup whole-wheat orzo, 3 tablespoons sliced pitted kalamata olives, 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil, and more.

Yes, Heirloom Caprese Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Heirloom Caprese Salad

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