Blue Cheese Orzo Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

SALAD
3/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta
3 cups fresh arugula, torn
5 bacon, strips cooked and crumbled
3/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup green onion, sliced
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
WALNUT VINAIGRETTE
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, peeled
1 teaspoon creole mustard or 1 teaspoon whole grain mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/4 cup olive oil

Preparation

Cook orzo according to package directions; drain and place in a large bowl.
Add the arugula, bacon, blue cheese, onions and walnuts.
In a blender, combine the first six vinaigrette ingredients; cover and process until blended.
While procession, gradually add oil in a steady stream.
Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.
Serve the salad immediately.