Orzo Salad with Vegetables and Herbs

Ingredients

• 1 head Boston lettuce
• ¾ cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped lemon peel
• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped lemon peel
• ¼ cup chopped fresh mint
• + 6 more ingredients
• • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • ½ cup chopped green onions
  • ¾ cup cubed seeded peeled cucumber
  • 1 ¼ cups cubed seeded tomatoes
  • 2 ²/₃ cups orzo (rice-shaped pasta; about 21 ounces)
  • 6 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed, cut into ¾-inch pieces

1. For Salad: Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Add sugar snap peas; cook 1 minute. Using slotted spoon, transfer peas to strainer. Rinse with cold water and drain. Add orzo to same pot. Boil until tender but still firm to bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and cool. 2. Place orzo in large bow...

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