Orzo and Snap Pea Salad
Bright, fresh, and effortlessly satisfying, this Orzo and Snap Pea Salad is the perfect addition to your next meal. Featuring tender orzo pasta, crisp snap peas, juicy cherry tomatoes, and tangy crumbled feta, every bite bursts with vibrant flavor and texture. The zesty lemon-Dijon dressing, lightly sweetened with honey, ties it all together, while fresh parsley and mint add a herby twist. Quick to make in just 25 minutes, this easy spring or summer salad can be served chilled or at room temperature, making it ideal for casual lunches, potlucks, or as a refreshing side dish. Healthy, colorful, and full of flavor, this recipe is sure to become a go-to favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Orzo pasta
- 1 cup Snap peas
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup Red onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Fresh mint, chopped
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add the orzo and cook according to the package instructions (typically 8-10 minutes) until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
While the orzo cooks, prepare the vegetables. Trim the ends of the snap peas and cut them into bite-sized pieces. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half. Finely dice the red onion. Set all the vegetables aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked orzo, snap peas, cherry tomatoes, red onion, crumbled feta, parsley, and mint.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt or pepper according to preference.
Refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1568 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.1 g | 94% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.4 g | 117% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 2576 mg | 112% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 185.6 g | 67% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.9 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.0 g | ||
| Protein | 48.0 g | 96% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 731 mg | 56% | |
| Iron | 13.0 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 634 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
