- Serves: 6
- Ingredient Notes: Corn-free, Egg-free, Peanut-free, Soy-free
- Each serving
- 570 cal
- 27g fat (7g fat)
- 30mg chol
- 590mg sodium
- 64g fiber
- 9g sugar
- 20g protein
Ingredients
- 1 pound orzo pasta
- 1/2 pound fresh cherries, pitted
- 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 6 ounces cured Spanish chorizo or salami, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup sherry vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 5 ounces baby arugula
- 1/4 cup shaved Manchego cheese
- 3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts (optional)
Directions
In a large pot of salted, boiling water, cook orzo until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain, cool and set aside.
Preheat oven to 375° F. Toss cherries with a drizzle of oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast on a rimmed baking sheet until tender and slightly charred, 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside.
Drizzle oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry chorizo until crisp, then drain on paper towels. Set aside.
In a small bowl, combine vinegar, mustard, garlic and 6 tablespoons olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Toss dressing with orzo, roasted cherries, chorizo, arugula, Manchego and pine nuts. May be served warm or chilled.
Special notes:
The flavor of dark red cherries such as Lapins or Bings is better suited to this dish than that of mild Rainier cherries.
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