TRI-COLOR ORZO SALAD

Tri-Color Orzo Salad image

Provided by GingerlyJ

Time 20m

Yield 1 Salad, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb orzo pasta
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus 1/4 cup
2 cups fresh arugula (about 3 ounces)
3/4 cup crumbled ricotta salata cheese (or feta cheese)
1/2 cup dried cherries
12 fresh basil leaves, torn
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain pasta and put the pasta on a large cookie sheet. Drizzle the pasta with 3 tablespoons olive oil, toss, spread out, and set aside to cool.
Once the orzo is cool, transfer to a large serving bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and toss gently to combine. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 646.5, Fat 22.9, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 13.6, Sodium 1085.9, Carbohydrate 89.8, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 2.8, Protein 20.6