ORZO AND SNAP PEA SALAD

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This Orzo and Snap Pea Salad combines the tasty vegetable with the delicious pasta. A cross between snow peas and English (regular) peas, sugar snaps have a pod that contains small peas. The entire pea is edible, including the pod.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 pound orzo
1 pound sugar snap peas, trimmed and halved crosswise
2 small yellow squash, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese
Coarse salt and ground pepper

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 7 g

Farah
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that it's healthy and delicious.


Nina Nikolic
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish.


Vicky khan
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover orzo. It's also a great make-ahead dish.


Ilario Mua
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I'm not a big fan of orzo, but I really enjoyed this salad. The snap peas and dressing really made it.


Mehedi Hasan Sujon
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This salad is delicious and healthy. I love that it's packed with fresh vegetables.


Ya Ium
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I love this salad! It's so light and refreshing. I especially love the crunch of the snap peas.


CaliBoy HardRock
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This is my go-to salad for summer picnics and potlucks. It's always a crowd-pleaser and it's so easy to make.


Rocquion Primous
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. The snap peas add a nice crunch and the dressing is light and tangy. I highly recommend it!


Ghulam Rabbani
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover orzo and snap peas.


Poetry
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great the next day.


Lungile Lunga
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I'm not usually a fan of orzo salads, but this one is a game-changer! The snap peas add a nice pop of sweetness and the dressing is light and flavorful. I'll be making this again and again.


Samiullah Samiullah
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This orzo and snap pea salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the bright, fresh flavors and the crunchy texture of the snap peas. I'll definitely be making this again for my next party.


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