Orzo and Peas Herb Salad

Ingredients

• 1 pound orzo Pasta
• 8 ounces Peas
• 2 stalks celery, trimmed and diced
• 1/2-ounce fresh oregano, chopped
• 1/2-ounce fresh chives, chopped
• 1/2-ounce fresh parsley, chopped
• 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 5 tablespoons lemon juice or juice of one lemon
• 2-3 plum tomatoes, diced
• Pinch of white pepper
• Pinch of salt

Directions

1. 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.
2. Place orzo in a large serving bowl; then drizzle 1 teaspoon of olive oil around the orzo and toss well.
3. Cook the Peas in slightly salted boiling water for 1–2 minutes, drain, and rinse with cold water in a colander.
4. Mix Peas and orzo together, slowly adding all the other ingredients until well mixed.
5. Add salt and white pepper to taste.