Blue Cheese Orzo Salad

• 3/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta
• 3 cups fresh arugula, torn
• 5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
• 3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
• 1/4 cup sliced green onions
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 garlic clove, peeled
• 1 teaspoon Creole or stone-ground 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. Stir in the arugula, bacon, blue cheese, onions and walnuts.
2. In a blender, combine the first six vinaigrette ingredients; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Pour over salad; toss to coat.

orzo pasta, fresh arugula, bacon strips, blue cheese, green onions, walnuts, red wine vinegar, garlic, salt, brown sugar, walnuts, olive oil

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/blue-cheese-orzo-salad/ (may not work)