Orzo, Pea, And Pepper Salad

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons water
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dijon mustard
• 1 garlic clove, crushed with a garlic press
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3 green onions, thinly sliced, including green portions
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded, stemmed and cut into 1/2-inch squares
• 10 ounces orzo pasta
• 1 cup frozen peas

Recipe

• 1 in a large bowl whisk together vinegar, water, olive oil, mustard, garlic, and pepper until well blended. stir in green onions and bell pepper.
• 2 fill a large pot 3/4 full of water and bring to a boil. add pasta and cook 6 minutes. add peas and cook until pasta is al dente and peas are tender-crisp (2 - 3 minutes). drain.
• 3 add orzo and peas to the large bowl and toss gently to combine and coat evenly.
• 4 cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally.