Blue Cheese Orzo Salad

• 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

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

salad, orzo pasta, fresh arugula, bacon, blue cheese, green onion, walnuts, vinaigrette, red wine vinegar, garlic, creole mustard, salt, brown sugar, walnuts, olive oil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/blue-cheese-orzo-salad-487524 (may not work)