Caprese Orzo Pesto Salad

Ingredients

• 0.25 cups basil pesto , store bought or homemade
• 1 small lemon , juiced
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
• salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine pesto, lemon juice, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar in a small bowl. Stir until well combined, season with salt and pepper, and set dressing aside.

2. 2

   Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add orzo, and cook until tender yet still firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain pasta, and transfer to a medium bowl.

3. 3

   Stir dressing into pasta, and allow it to sit for 5 to 10 minutes to allow flavors meld.

4. 4

   Gently fold in tomatoes, mozzarella, cucumbers, and peas.