Orzo with Dried Cranberries and Almonds

Ingredients

1 cup Creamette^® Orzo

0.25 tsp crumbled saffron threads

2 tsp grated orange peel

3 tbsp fresh orange juice

3 tbsp olive oil

0.33 cup dried cranberries

3 tbsp sliced almonds

2 scallions, diagonally thinly sliced

Cooking Directions

In a saucepan, boil orzo in 6 cups of water with saffron for 8 minutes; or, until orzo is al dente. Drain and rinse under cool water.

In a separate bowl, whisk grated orange peel, orange juice, and salt (if desired) slowly adding oil, whisking until the dressing is combined.

Toss orzo with dressing. Stir in dried cranberries, almonds and scallions.

Serve at room temperature.