BLUE CHEESE ORZO SALAD

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I found this in the updated version of the "Taste of Home" cookbook. It was submitted by Helen Conwell from Fairhope, AL, who says: "The crunch of the walnuts and bacon is a pleasant contrast to the creamy rice-shaped past. The blue cheese and arugula lend a satisfying, savory quality."

Provided by PSU Lioness

Time 30m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta
3 cups fresh arugula, torn
5 bacon, strips cooked and crumbled
3/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup green onion, sliced
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, peeled
1 teaspoon creole mustard or 1 teaspoon whole grain mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

Cook orzo according to package directions; drain and place in a large bowl.
Add the arugula, bacon, blue cheese, onions and walnuts.
In a blender, combine the first six vinaigrette ingredients; cover and process until blended.
While procession, gradually add oil in a steady stream.
Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.
Serve the salad immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.6, Fat 28.4, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 20.6, Sodium 599.7, Carbohydrate 22.5, Fiber 2, Sugar 1.9, Protein 10.8

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