Pinapple Bacon Orzo Salad

Pour the uncooked orzo into boiling water and cook as directed on the box.

While the orzo is cooking, fry the bacon; remove and cut into bite-sized pieces.

Wipe out the pan used for the bacon and return the bacon to the pan along with the cooked orzo at medium heat. Add the frozen peas to the mix and when they are nearly done, toss in the tomatoes and drained pineapple. Cook for another minute or more, then remove from heat.

(I cut the larger tomatoes in half. You could use any kind of tomatoes, as long as they are cut into bite-sized pieces.)

Remove from heat and mix in the olive oil and balsamic vinegar (more or less to taste). Add the grated Parmesan if desired, and salt to taste.

Serve warm or chilled.