A go-with-everything pasta salad that's simple to make and always a hit. It's sort of like the taste of summer, captured in a bowl. (from my friend Nicole)
1 to 2 lbs orzo pasta
good olive oil
fresh lemon juice or balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper
grape tomatoes, halved
toasted pine nuts or chopped walnuts
chopped basil
small fresh mozzarella balls, halved or quartered
Cook orzo until just al dente, then rinse with cool water. Toss with olive oil and a little lemon juice or vinegar to taste, then season well with salt and pepper. Add tomatoes, nuts, basil and mozzarella cheese and stir until combined.
*Can also mix in black olives, or serve on the side to make picky eaters happy. Those little mozzarella pearls work especially well here, if you can find them (no chopping required).
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