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Sun Dried Tomato Orzo and Mozzarella Salad
Sun Dried Tomato Orzo and Mozzarella Salad

Sun Dried Tomato Orzo and Mozzarella Salad

with tomatoes and Grated Italian style Cheese

3.6
(78)

Al dente orzo coated in Sun dried tomato pesto and topped with creamy mozzarella makes for a very vibrant salad that's not lacking in fun or flavour.

Tags:
Family Friendly
Super Quick
Veggie
Calorie Smart
Allergens:
Milk
Wheat
Cereals containing gluten
Sulphites
Mustard

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Total10 minutes
Cooking Time15 minutes
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

Serving amount

125 grams

Mozzarella

(Contains: Milk)

40 grams

Salad Leaves

170 grams

Dried Orzo

(Contains: Wheat, Cereals containing gluten May be present: Soya, Mustard)

2 sachet(s)

Balsamic Glaze

(Contains: Sulphites)

1 sachet(s)

Sun Dried Tomato Paste

2 sachet(s)

Paprika

(Contains: Mustard)

1 sachet(s)

Dried Oregano

250 grams

Cherry Tomatoes

1 unit(s)

Cucumber

20 grams

Grated Italian Style Hard Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

Not included in your delivery

to taste

Salt

to taste

Pepper

to taste

Oil

to taste

Water

Nutrition Values

Energy (kJ)2588 kJ
Energy (kcal)619 kcal
Fat20.2 g
of which saturates10.2 g
Carbohydrate80.3 g
of which sugars10.8 g
Dietary Fiber6.6 g
Protein24.2 g
Salt8.1 g
Potassium558 mg
Calcium31.7 mg
Iron1.2 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region. Nutrition for uncooked ingredients based on 2 person recipe, excludes Pantry Items.

Utensils

Sieve

Cooking steps

Cook  the Orzo
1
  • Boil a large pot of water for the orzo.
  • When boiling, add the orzo to the water and bring back to the boil.
  • Cook until softened, 10-12 mins.
  • Once cooked, drain in a sieve and rinse with cold water to cool down the orzo.
  • Return to the pot, off the heat. Drizzle with oil and stir through to prevent sticking.

TIP: If you’re in a hurry you can boil the water in your kettle. 

Prep the Veg
2
  • Meanwhile, halve the cherry tomatoes.
  • Trim and cut the cucumber into 2cm chunks.
Toss the Salad
3
  • In a large bowl, loosen the sun dried tomato paste with a glug of oil
  • Toss the cooled orzo, cucumber, tomatoes, oregano and salad leaves with the loosened sun dried tomato paste.
  • Season to taste with paprika, salt and pepper.
Finish and Serve
4
  • Divide the orzo salad between bowls.
  • Tear the mozzarella over the salad.
  • Crack some pepper on top and scatter over the cheese.
  • Finish with a drizzle of balsamic glaze