This peach prosciutto hot honey orzo salad is the perfect summer side dish. It’s easy, minimal ingredients and so refreshing!
I cannot get enough of pasta salads this time of year. However, I never think to include orzo in the rotation. I’m so glad I did because it makes the perfect cold salad base. Especially with this combination. It’s light yet filling. The peaches and hot honey just go perfectly together. Then when you add in some crispy pan fried prosciutto, mozzarella pearls and fresh basil, it just brings it all together.
Other peach recipes you will love:
- Frozen spicy peach margaritas
- Peach prosciutto hot honey flatbread
- Peach burrata salad with champagne vinaigrette
- Peach burrata flatbreads
Something I’ve learned is that not all hot honey is created equal. Each brand has a different level of spice. So, for this recipe I would say to start small then add more if you think it needs it. It also depends on your palette. I personally love a big hot honey flavor.
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PrintPeach Prosciutto Hot Honey Orzo Salad
- Yield: 6 servings
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, chopped
8 oz mozzarella pearls
1/4 cup fresh chopped basil
1-2 cups arugula, optional
Instructions
First make the honey honey vinaigrette by combining all of 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, chopped basil and arugula in a large bowl.
Drizzle on the hot honey vinaigrette. Toss and enjoy!
Notes
*every brand of hot honey has a different spice level. I suggest starting with a small amount then adding more if desired.
Renee
I can’T stop eating it, one of the best dishes ever.
Sheila Woodruff
Delicious (and beautiful) orzo salad. I’m a hot honey fan (I like Mike’s) so I was very happy to find this recipe.
Thanks, Mandi!
Donna
Its delicious! Loving the hot honey, it adds a little umph!
Myriam
Very good not too heavy, made it with a lil more spice and honey , easy to adjust to your taste.
Suzanne
This looks so good! What a great combination of flavors!
Andrea
Delicious summer BBQ side dish. Lovely as is but I added chopped sundried tomatoes too!
Billa
What kind of hot honey brand Do you suggest? I m having DIFFICULTy FINDING HOT HONEY. Do you have a recIpe for it?
Amanda Hickman
Mike’s hot honey – it’s available on amazon, target, most major grocery stores. or Trader Joe’s brand.