Cranberry orzo salad

My daughter-in-law's sister brought a salad to a family function, and I immediately fell in love with it. When I got home, I created my own version of what is now the cranberry orzo spinach salad. With its citrusy vinaigrette, briny capers, salty feta and sweet-tart dried cranberries, it's the perfect combination of flavors. —Jennifer Nystrom, Pooler, Georgia

This cheesy orzo pasta salad is full of bright winter flavors and tossed with a delicious, tangy Cranberry Pomegranate Vinaigrette!

Ingredients 1 pound orzo pasta 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus another 3 tablespoons 2 cups fresh arugula 1 4 ounce package feta cheese, crumbled 1/2 cup or more dried cranberries 12 fresh basil leaves, torn 1/2 cup or more toasted pine nuts 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground […]

It takes only minutes to make this awesome pasta salad. While the orzo is cooking, assemble the rest of the ingredients and it will be ready to go. My husband devoured this side dish.—Antigone Papoutsis, Nederland, Texas

If you are looking for something quick and delicious, then this orzo salad is for you. It is perfect all year round, It is fresh and light, great as a side with any protein or as a meal on its own. Feel free to add more cranberries and feta if you prefer. Ingredients: Directions:

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