Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Orzo Salad With Arugula

3/4 cup olive oil
6 T. lemon juice
2-3 cloves minced garlic
1/2 T. dried oregano
1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. pepper
1/2 T. sugar
1 # box of orzo
1 cup feta cheese
1 -4 oz. bag pine nuts
8-10 oz. arugula
chopped fresh basil to taste

1. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and sugar for dressing. Set Aside.

2. Begin cooking the orzo, follow package directions, be sure not overcook. While cooking the pasta toast pine nuts in a small dry pan on the stove, about 5 minutes.

3. After cookng and draining pasta, put in a large lowl and toss with dressing.

4. Let pasta cool to room temperature then add pine nuts, feta, basil and Arugula.

5. Taste and season as desired with salt, pepper and fresh lemon juice.

Serve with crusty French bread and a glass of chilled Pino Grigio

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