LunchDish

Pesto Orzo Caprese Salad

Name: Pesto Orzo Caprese Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups orzo; 1/2 cup basil pesto; 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 cup mozzarella, diced; 2 cups arugula; 1/4 cup basil leaves; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/4 tsp black pepper; Kosher salt

Orzo, basil pesto, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, arugula, basil, lemon, and piney parmesan flavor make-ahead lunch bowls.

Author: ForkmadeUpdated: 10/4/2026No ratings yet

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups orzo

1/2 cup basil pesto

1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved

1 cup mozzarella, diced

2 cups arugula

1/4 cup basil leaves

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tbsp olive oil

1/4 tsp black pepper

Kosher salt

Instructions

Step 1

Cook the orzo in salted water until tender, then drain and rinse briefly.

Step 2

Toss the warm orzo with the pesto, olive oil, and lemon juice.

Step 3

Fold in the tomatoes, mozzarella, arugula, and basil.

Step 4

Season with black pepper and salt if needed.

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Servings

Timing

25 min

Meal type

Lunch

Recipe level

Dish

Visibility

public

Dietary tags

Egg-freePeanut-freeVegetarian