We’ve seen enough: We’re officially declaring it pasta salad season. And if you ask us, there’s no better way to start than that What is Gaby Cooking Caprese Orzo Pasta Salad?. The recipe brings together what we love about caprese salad (read: everything) with a perfectly al dente orzo base, a mix of fresh herbs and a balsamic vinaigrette that’s good enough to drink.
The real magic of this recipe comes from the cherry tomatoes – half of them are fried to the oblivion of sweet jam, while the other half is thrown in raw form and without extra effort, you will end up with different dishes. Finally, a salad that says tomatoes and tomatoes.
Time Commitment: About 40 minutes.
Key tips: To make sure your orzo is tasty, you’ll want to season the pasta water with plenty of salt. So when it’s cooked, drain it and cover it immediately – the pasta will absorb more of the dressing when it’s hot than after it’s cooled.
Other requirements: If you are someone who gets rice salad very seriously, do we recommend…
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