Orzo and Arugula Salad

This pasta salad is made with whole wheat orzo and balsamic dressing.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 649 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup sliced almonds
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 bunch green onions, sliced
• 1 cup arugula
• 1 (16 ounce) package whole-wheat orzo pasta
• 0.5 teaspoon dried basil
• 0.5 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 cup olive oil
• 0.5 cup canola oil
• 0.33333334326744 cup white balsamic vinegar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.

Step 2

Combine orzo, green onions, corn, cranberries, red bell pepper, almonds, basil, arugula, Parmesan cheese, salt, and ground black pepper in a large bowl; set aside.

Step 3

Whisk together balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, sugar, basil, canola oil, olive oil, salt, and ground black pepper to taste. Drizzle over orzo salad and toss to coat.