Fresh Mozzarella Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 1 cup dri ed orzo pasta
• 1.5 cups cubed fresh mozzarella cheese
• 2 freshs plum tomatoes , seeded and cut into bite-sized pieces
• 0.25 cups chopped fresh basil
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil , or as needed

Instructions

1. 1

   Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in orzo and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tenter yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain well, and let cool.

2. 2

   Combine mozzarella cubes, tomatoes, basil, red pepper flakes, and salt in a salad bowl; stir in oil to coat. Stir in orzo, tossing gently until combined and coated with oil.