Mr. Food: Orzo & Pea Salad

Rice-shaped orzo pasta teams with garden-fresh ingredients for the perfect go-along to grilling and picnic favorites!

10 to 12 servings

• 8 ounces dry orzo pasta, cooked according to package directions
• 2 cups green peas, fresh or frozen, thawed
• 1/3 cup diced red onion
• 1/3 cup loosely packed chopped parsley
• 1/3 cup loosely packed chopped basil
• 2 tablespoons chopped mint
• 1/2 cup seasoned rice vinegar (original or roasted garlic)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, green peas, onion, parsley, basil, and mint.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the seasoned rice vinegar, olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper; whisk until well combined. Add to the pasta mixture and toss gently until well combined. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to chill.

Recipe courtesy of Mizkan Americas

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