Orzo Salad

By Deeee

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb orzo
• 2 TB olive oil
• 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes (diced)
• 1 large handful of arugula (roughly chopped)
• 1/2 can of black olives
• 1/2 cup diced red onion
• 1 TB garlic powder
• 1 TB red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp dried basil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup cubed mozzarella (or more if you really want it cheesey)

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from ifoundhappy.blogspot.com

Preparation

Step 1

Cook orzo as package instructs. Drain and return to warm pot. Mix in the olive oil and arugula. Stir until the arugula wilts some and takes on a bright green color. If the orzo and pot have cooled too much, turn on the burner for a minute or so to expedite the wilting. Add all remaining ingredients EXCEPT mozzarella. Chill. Add cheese once cooled completely.

We had this with some grilled brats (sauteed onions and peppers), grilled asparagus and homebrewed beer (west coast pale ale).