Peach Prosciutto Hot Honey Orzo (Print-Friendly Version)

Sweet peaches and crisp prosciutto tossed with orzo, mozzarella, and a spicy honey vinaigrette for summer flavor.

# What You’ll Need to Make This:

→ Hot Honey Vinaigrette

01 - 120 ml extra virgin olive oil
02 - 2 to 3 tablespoons hot honey
03 - 15 ml apple cider vinegar
04 - 1.5 teaspoons Dijon mustard
05 - 1 garlic clove, finely minced
06 - Salt, to taste

→ Orzo Salad

07 - 115 g prosciutto or pancetta, chopped
08 - 4 cups cooked orzo pasta (approximately 320 g uncooked orzo)
09 - 2 large yellow peaches, chopped
10 - 225 g mozzarella pearls
11 - 60 ml fresh basil, chopped
12 - 1 to 2 cups arugula (optional, 30–60 g)

# How to Prepare:

01 - Combine olive oil, hot honey, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt in a jar or container. Shake or whisk thoroughly until emulsified. Taste and adjust hot honey or salt to preferred balance. Cover and refrigerate until required.
02 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chopped prosciutto and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp and golden. Transfer to a plate and set aside to cool.
03 - In a spacious mixing bowl, combine cooked orzo, chopped peaches, crispy prosciutto, mozzarella pearls, chopped basil, and arugula if using.
04 - Drizzle the prepared hot honey vinaigrette over the salad. Toss gently to ensure even coating. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Hot honey varies in spice intensity by brand; start with a smaller quantity and increase to taste for optimal balance.
02 - For best flavor, use ripe peaches and high-quality mozzarella pearls.