Cook Time

20

minute

Prep Time

20

minute

Serving

4

A Pasta Fits original recipe from the National Pasta Association. 

This colorful Thanksgiving pasta salad makes a tasty and healthy side dish for your holiday table. Sweet-and-tangy cranberry dressing perfectly complements the orange, creating a delicious side for your turkey or an alternative meal option for vegetarians.

Ingredients

  • orzo
  • naval orange (about 7 ounces)
  • cranberry sauce
  • olive oil
  • white wine vinegar
  • clove garlic, minced
  • salt
  • pepper
  • Pinch chili flakes
  • baby arugula
  • chopped toasted walnuts
  • dried cranberries

Steps

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

Meanwhile, trim top and bottom ends of orange. Stand fruit on one of the cut ends; remove outer peel, following natural curve of fruit to remove bitter white pith. Working over a bowl to catch juices, cut between membranes to release segments; set aside.

Whisk together cranberry sauce, oil, 2 tbsp orange juice (from segments), vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper and chili flakes; toss with pasta.

Stir in arugula, orange segments, walnuts and dried cranberries.

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