ORZO WITH FETA AND ARUGULA

Orzo with Feta and Arugula image

In my family, we love salads because they're an interesting way to blend many different flavors. This orzo salad is one of our favorites-it tastes delicious served either warm or cool. -Laura Adamsky, Decatur, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
6 cups fresh arugula
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1/2 cup dried cherries or dried cranberries
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Lemon wedges, optional

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain orzo; rinse with cold water and drain well. In a large bowl, combine arugula, feta, almonds, cherries, oil, salt and pepper. Add orzo; toss to coat. If desired, serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 198mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.