Ingredients
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*Lemon Dressing:*
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 4 leaves fresh mint (chopped)
*Orzo Salad Ingredients:*
- 4 oz. uncooked orzo
- 2 cups English peas or frozen peas
- 2 cups cucumber (thinly sliced)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cup red onion (minced)
- 2 cups fresh arugula
- 1/2 cup fresh basil (minced)
- 1/4 cup fresh dill (minced)
- 1/4 cup salted sunflower seeds
- 8 oz. marinated goat cheese or plain goat cheese (crumbled)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the orzo in a pot of salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Add peas 2 minutes before the orzo is done. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a Mason jar, combine all the ingredients for the dressing. Shake well to mix.
- In a large salad bowl, combine all salad ingredients except goat cheese.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is coated.
- Crumble the goat cheese over the salad, toss gently, and serve.
Notes
- English peas or frozen peas both work well in this recipe.
- Don’t have orzo? Feel free to use any pasta you like for a fun twist!