Orzo and mozzarella salad

INGREDIENTS

• A quarter tsp salt
• 12 oz orzo pasta
• 0.7 oz basil
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 1.2 oz Parmesan cheese
• 1 clove of garlic
• 1.8 oz pine nuts
• 10 oz small mozzarella balls
• 4 oz sun-dried tomatoes
• 1.8 oz arugula

TOOLS

• 1 grater
• 1 knife
• 1 pan
• 1 wooden spoon
• 1 saucepan
• 1 colander
• 1 food processor
• 1 mixing spoon
• 1 large bowl
• 1 serving bowl

Grate parmesan cheese with a grater.

Peel and chop garlic, then dice sun-dried tomatoes.

Toast pine nuts in a pan for 4 minutes with a wooden spoon.

Boil 8 cups of water in a saucepan for 2 minutes. Add a quarter tsp of salt and orzo pasta to the saucepan. Cook for 8 minutes, then drain the orzo pasta in a colander.

Add basil, olive oil, parmesan cheese, garlic, and toasted pine nuts to a food processor. Blitz for 2 minutes to get a dressing.

Combine orzo pasta, dressing, small mozzarella balls, arugula, tomatoes, and toasted pine nuts in a large bowl. Stir in parmesan cheese, then transfer the orzo and mozzarella salad to a serving bowl.

It’s ready to be served !