Fall Harvest Orzo Salad
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.