Fall Harvest Orzo Salad

Name: Fall Harvest Orzo Salad
Yield: Serves 8 (1 serving = ½ cup)
Ingredients: 4 cups cooked orzo, chilled (about 1 2/3 cups dried orzo); 1 cup dried cherries (dried cranberries may be substituted); 2 cups fresh apples, diced; ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil; ¼ cup fresh lemon juice; ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped; ½ cup crumbled blue cheese; ¼ cup blanched almonds, chopped

Fall for the flavor! Diced apples, dried cherries, almonds, pepper, basil and blue cheese make this orzo salad sweet, savory and hearty.

: Serves 8 (1 serving = ½ cup)

Ingredients

4 cups cooked orzo, chilled (about 1 2/3 cups dried orzo)
1 cup dried cherries (dried cranberries may be substituted)
2 cups fresh apples, diced
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
½ cup crumbled blue cheese
¼ cup blanched almonds, chopped

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories	366 cal
Total Fat	12 g
Saturated Fat	3 g
Trans Fat	0 g
Cholesterol	6 mg
Sodium	103 mg
Carbohydrates	56 g
Protein	9 g
Phosphorus	148 mg
Potassium	281 mg
Dietary Fiber	3.5 g
Calcium	77 mg

Directions

In a medium-size bowl, add all the ingredients except blue cheese and almonds, gently combining until well incorporated.
Transfer the mixture to a serving dish, sprinkle with the crumbled blue cheese and almonds and serve.