Orzo, Pea, and Pepper Salad
photo by Boomette
- Ready In:
- 25mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 1⁄2 tablespoons water
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, crushed with a garlic press
- 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced, including green portions
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded, stemmed and cut into 1/2-inch squares
- 10 ounces orzo pasta
- 1 cup frozen peas
directions
- In a large bowl whisk together vinegar, water, olive oil, mustard, garlic, and pepper until well blended. Stir in green onions and bell pepper.
- Fill a large pot 3/4 full of water and bring to a boil. Add pasta and cook 6 minutes. Add peas and cook until pasta is al dente and peas are tender-crisp (2 - 3 minutes). Drain.
- Add orzo and peas to the large bowl and toss gently to combine and coat evenly.
- Cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally.
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