I’m not sure about you, but I’m really trying to savor these warm days. With peaches still in season and that delightful hot honey that’s a crowd-pleaser year-round, this dish is incredibly easy to prepare. It makes for a refreshing salad, perfect for enjoying during these lingering hot days.
INGREDIENTS:
Hot Honey Vinaigrette
1/2 cup olive oil
2-3 tbsp hot honey*
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 & 1/2 tsp dijon
1 clove garlic, minced
salt to taste
Orzo Salad
4 oz prosciutto or pancetta, chopped
4 cups cooked orzo
2 large yellow peaches, pitted and sliced
8 oz mozzarella pearls
1/4 cup fresh chopped basil
1 cup of arugula
1/3 cup of blueberries
DIRECTIONS:
First, make the hot honey vinaigrette by combining all the ingredients in a jar or container. Mix well and taste. Add more hot honey or salt if desired. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Add the chopped prosciutto to a skillet over medium heat. Cook until crispy then set aside.
Assemble your orzo salad by combining orzo, chopped peaches, crispy prosciutto, mozzarella pearls and chopped basil in a large bowl.
Drizzle on the hot honey vinaigrette. Top with arugula. Toss and enjoy!
