Orzo Arugula Salad Recipe

Name: Orzo Arugula Salad Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 c. uncooked orzo; 2 tsp. olive oil; 5 oz. baby arugula or baby arugula blend (washed and dried); 3 tbsp. chopped sun-dried red bell peppers in oil (chopped); 1/4 c. dried cranberries; 1/4 c. sliced almonds or pine nuts (toasted); 1/4 tsp. coarse kosher sea salt; 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper; 2 balls burrata or 1/3 c. ricotta cheese; 1/4 c. fresh lemon juice + 1 tsp. lemon zest; 1/4 c. olive oil; 1/2 tsp. dijon mustard; 1 clove garlic; half a small shallot; 1 tsp. sugar; 8 basil leaves; pinch ground black pepper