Jefferson County Recipe of the Day: Blue Cheese Orzo Salad

This recipe is a delicious addition to any meal!

Blue Cheese Orzo Salad

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 tbsp. red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, peeled
1 tsp. stone-ground mustard
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. brown sugar
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/4 cup olive oil

Directions

~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.