The Best Mint Pea Pasta (with Lemon & Garlic!)
This mint pea pasta with lemon and garlic is such a fresh and bright pasta salad to serve on a warm day!
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 cup gluten-free orzo
- 1 pound cooked chicken breast cubed or shredded
- 10 ounces green peas thawed if frozen
- ¾ cup roughly chopped mint leaves
- ¾ cup crumbled goat cheese
For the Lemon Garlic Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 2 garlic cloves grated
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
- Cook orzo according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Toss with a little olive oil.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Add peas, mint, and goat cheese to the orzo.
- Pour dressing over the pasta and toss well to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill before serving.