Vegetarian, Low-Fat Orzo & Peas Herb Salad

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Vegetarian, Low-Fat Orzo & Peas Herb Salad

 

1 pound orzo pasta

8 ounces fresh shucked garden peas

2 stalks trimmed and diced celery

1/2 ounce fresh chopped oregano

1/2 ounce fresh chopped chives

1/2 ounce fresh chopped parsley

3-4 cloves peeled and minced fresh garlic

2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar

5 Tablespoons lemon juice or juice of one fresh lemon

2-3 diced plum tomatoes

Pinch of white pepper

Pinch of salt

 

Cook orzo in lightly salted boiling water for 7 minutes or until cooked

through. Remove to a colander, drain, and rinse well with cold water. Place

orzo in a large serving bowl; then drizzle 1 teaspoon of olive oil around

the orzo and toss well.

Cook the peas in slightly salted boiling water for 1-2 minutes, drain, and

rinse with cold water in a colander. Mix peas and orzo together, slowly

adding all the other ingred-ients until well mixed. Add salt and white

pepper to taste.

Makes 6 servings.

Calories...357...Fat...6 g...Fiber...3.2 g.