BLUE CHEESE ORZO SALAD

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The crunch of walnuts and bacon is a pleasant contrast to the creamy rice-shaped pasta. The blue cheese and arugula lend a satisfying, savory quality.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

3/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta
3 cups fresh arugula, torn
5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
WALNUT VINAIGRETTE:
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, peeled
1 teaspoon Creole or stone-ground 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. Stir in the arugula, bacon, blue cheese, onions and walnuts., In a blender, combine the first six vinaigrette ingredients; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Pour over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397 calories, Fat 27g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 692mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

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