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

Karla Reyes
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This salad is a great way to celebrate spring.


D Fan
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I love the vibrant colors in this salad.


Juanita Granberry
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This salad is perfect for summer!


Amanda Martin
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I'm going to make this salad for my next party.


sun rise
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This salad looks delicious!


Hidayat Wazir
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I can't wait to try this salad!


Morias Foote
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This salad is a keeper!


Sixtysvn Sixtysvn
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I'm definitely going to be making this salad again and again!


Fletcher Biden
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This salad is also great with quinoa instead of orzo.


Pink Lady
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I added some grilled chicken to this salad for a more hearty meal.


Alyssa Chester
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


ALLAN MUSAKALA
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I made this salad for a picnic, and it was a big hit! It's so easy to transport and serve.


Barbara McCastle
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.


Gupta Chhetri
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I love the addition of snap peas to this salad. They add a nice crunch and sweetness.


Michael Rauch
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover orzo.


BLUNT3D
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I'm not usually a fan of orzo, but this salad changed my mind! The combination of textures and flavors is perfect.


Ariba Mehmood
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This orzo and snap pea salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the bright and refreshing flavors, and the salad was gone in no time.


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