Orzo And Snap Pea Salad Recipes

ORZO AND SNAP PEA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook orzo 5 minutes.
• Add sugar snap peas and squash.
• Cook until orzo is al dente and vegetables are crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.
• Drain well; return to pot.
• Add lemon juice, olive oil, and Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper.
• Toss to combine and serve.

GREEN GODDESS ORZO SALAD

Steps:

• Make the dressing: Combine the watercress, parsley, dill, tarragon, chives, capers, lemon zest garlic, shallot and sugar in a blender or food processor.
• Add the lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, mayonnaise and sour cream and puree until pale green and very smooth. Season with salt and pepper as needed.
• Make the salad: Combine the orzo, peas, artichoke hearts, asparagus and snap peas in a bowl; toss with 1 cup of the dressing. Season with pepper. Refrigerate to let the orzo absorb some of the dressing, 20 to 30 minutes. Toss with more dressing as needed, about 2 tablespoons at a time, then toss with the dill; store any remaining dressing, covered, in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days. Season with salt and pepper.

ORZO AND SNAP PEA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook orzo 5 minutes. Add sugar snap peas and squash. Cook until orzo is al dente and vegetables are crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain well; return to pot.
• Add lemon juice, olive oil, and Parmesan. Season generously with salt and pepper. Toss to combine.

SUMMER ORZO

Steps:

• Cook orzo according to package directions for al dente. Drain orzo; rinse with cold water and drain well. Transfer to a large bowl., In a large nonstick skillet, heat water over medium heat. Add corn; cook and stir until crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes. Add to orzo; stir in tomatoes, feta cheese, cucumber, onion, mint and, if desired, capers. In a small bowl, whisk oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt and pepper until blended. Pour over orzo mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate 30 minutes., Just before serving, stir in almonds.