Tender orzo pasta, peppery arugula, roasted sweet peppers and creamy mozzarella come together with savory HORMEL® Real Bacon Bits in this vibrant salad.
Tossed in a bright lemon vinaigrette, it’s an easy side dish or light meal that’s perfect for warm-weather dining.
Ingredients
| 1 | pound orzo, cooked according to package directions |
| ¾ | cup lemon vinaigrette |
| 1½ | cups chopped roasted sweet peppers |
| 8 | ounces mozzarella cheese, preferably fresh, cut into ½-inch pieces |
| 4 | cups chopped baby arugula leaves |
| 2 | cups chopped radicchio |
| ½ | cup HORMEL® Real Bacon Bits |
| ½ | cup pine nuts, toasted |
Directions
In large bowl, combine hot orzo and vinaigrette; toss. Let stand until room temperature, stirring occasionally. Add peppers, cheese, arugula, radicchio, bacon and toasted pine nuts to orzo mixture. Toss well.