Spinach & Orzo Salad Recipe

• 1 cup whole wheat orzo, uncooked
• 3/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
• about 3/4 of a 6 oz bag of baby spinach, thinly sliced
• 3/4 cup dried cranberries4 oz gorgonzola, crumbled
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds (I toast in a nonstick skillet over med heat for about 5 minutes)
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
• 1-2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons minced onion
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 cup cider vinegar
• 1/3 – 1/2 cup oil (I used grapeseed oil, but canola or light olive oil will work)
• salt and pepper to taste

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