Nicoise Salad with Orzo

A Mediterranean inspired salad. Add a second can of tuna to serve as a main course.

Ingredients

Dressing:

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1 tablespoon GOLDEN BLOSSOM HONEY

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup olive oil

Salad:

1/2 pound green beans, cut into 1/2 inch pieces, cooked crisp tender

1 (7 ounce) can tuna, drained

1 (6 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped

1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped

1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1/3 cup Kalamata olives, chopped

2 cups arugula, washed, dried and chopped

1/2 pound orzo, cooked, drained and rinsed under cold water

Honey Tips

How Honey is Made

To make honey, bees drop the collected nectar into the honeycomb and then evaporate it by fanning their wings.

Directions

Serves: 4Dressing: Whisk together all ingredients. Set aside.Salad: Gently toss all salad ingredients with dressing.