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Lemon Orzo Salad with Goat Cheese

Course Salad
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

*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!