Hey, I’ve got a
special treat for you!
I first had this salad a couple of years ago at a friend's house and it wow'd me! So simple and yet I couldn't get enough! I've shared it with my family and now, I want to share it with you!
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This Arugula & Orzo
Summer Salad is one of my all time favorites! The combination of crisp, spicy arugula with chilled orzo pasta, {I love
cold pasta!} tangy feta and sweet
cranberries is a perfect combination of flavors! This salad is light and refreshing and if you
throw in a few strips of grilled chicken, you would be set for dinner!
So, let’s get
started!
1/2 package Orzo pasta-prepared and chilled
{I find that 1/2”
the package a makes a good family size salad}
1 package of dried cranberries or dried cherries
1 bag of baby arugula lettuce
1-6oz. container
of crumbled Feta
{if you’re crazy about Feta you might want break into a second
container!}
1 Lemon for zest and juice
Olive Oil—You’re going to be drizzling.
It’s completely up to you how much you use!
Salt and Pepper-to taste
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Like most salads, the instructions are pretty
basic….combine and toss!
Start with the orzo and arugula in a large bowl.
Next give it a drizzle with the olive oil
{just
do it like you would dress any salad—
you can always add a little more to
moisten it up later}
Next squeeze in the juice of 1 lemon
{If you
really love citrus , I’d zest the peel before squeezing the
juice. }
How about a little salt and pepper to taste? Yes!
Give that a toss and then throw in the feta and
cranberries.
One final toss and then give it a taste!
{Mmmm…Delish!}
You might want to season it a little more or if
you feel so inclined, add another drizzle of the olive oil.
That's it! Ready to serve!
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One thing I love about this salad is how great it
tastes the next day! The arugula really
stays crisp! So, don’t worry if you have
some left over and definitely do not throw it out!!!
Summer is officially here!
I hope you are having a great one!
-S
