Ingredients

Balsamic Syrup

• 2/3 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 Tbs honey
• 1 Tbs Dijon mustard

Salad

• 1/2 box orzo pasta, regular or whole wheat
• 1 pint of cherry tomatoes 
• 6 oz fresh mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup fresh basal leaves (packed)
• 1/4 olive oil
• salt and pepper

Balsamic Syrup

Combine the vinegar, honey, and mustard in a small pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to med/low and cook for 10 minutes, let cool completely before using.

Salad

Cook the orzo according the the instructions on the box. Rinse and cool with cold water. Half the cherry tomatoes and add to the orzo. Cube the fresh Mozzarella and add tot he bowl as well. cut the basal into strips and add to the bowl. Toss everything with the olive oil. Drizzle with the Balsamic Syrup prior to serving.