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    Home » Recipes » Kid Friendly » Chilled Orzo and Pea Salad

    Chilled Orzo and Pea Salad

    Updated: Aug 16, 2023 by Veronica Noone · This post may contain affiliate links · 14 Comments

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    I'm not feeling too well so I'm going to keep the banter short tonight but I had to share this quick side dish I whipped up tonight.

    Here's the story... We picked up a cooked rotisserie chicken and I wanted a quick side. This is what I came up with mostly because I didn't want to make a separate veggie and starch. Shockingly BOTH the husband and the little guy LOVED it. I got unsolicited compliments and they totally cleaned their plates.

    I don't dare call it "creamy" although that was my intention but it didn't matter, the flavor from the one wedge of cheese was a great pair with the pasta and peas. So simple too.

    Ingredients

    • 3oz Orzo Whole Wheat Pasta (84g)
    • 1 Laughing Cow Spreadable Cheese Wedges Light
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1.5 cups of frozen peas (200g)

    Instructions

    Prepare the pasta according to the package. Remove from heat, quickly drain and return to pot. Add the laughing cow cheese wedge and garlic powder. Stir continuously until the cheese completely dissolves. You may want to squish it now and then.

    Once the cheese is melted add the frozen peas and stir until they defrost. The dish is meant to be served at room temp or slightly chilled, like a salad.

    📖 Recipe

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    Chilled Orzo and Pea Salad

    This chilled orzo and pea salad is the perfect summer dish! It's refreshing, light, and packed with flavor. Try it today!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 6 minutes mins
    Cook Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 11 minutes mins
    Course Salad
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 cups
    Calories 72 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 oz Orzo Whole Wheat Pasta 84g
    • 1 Laughing Cow Spreadable Cheese Wedges Light
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1.5 cups of frozen peas 200g

    Instructions
     

    • Prepare the pasta according to the package. Remove from heat, quickly drain and return to pot. Add the laughing cow cheese wedge and garlic powder.
      1 Laughing Cow Spreadable Cheese Wedges Light, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, 3 oz Orzo Whole Wheat Pasta
    • Stir continuously until the cheese completely dissolves. You may want to squish it now and then.
    • Once the cheese is melted add the frozen peas and stir until they defrost. The dish is meant to be served at room temp or slightly chilled, like a salad.
      1.5 cups of frozen peas

    Nutrition

    Calories: 72kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 4gFat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 0.3mgSodium: 5mgPotassium: 144mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 417IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword Chili, Orzo, peas
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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    1. Kate

      June 03, 2013 at 8:06 am

      This looks great! How much orzo is 3oz? Like in cups? Thanks:)

      Reply
      • roni

        June 04, 2013 at 9:25 am

        I think it's about a half a cup but I always weigh everything in grams instead of using measuring cups. Do you have a kitchen scale?

        Reply
    2. Kim M

      July 21, 2010 at 12:03 pm

      Just made this today and it was very tasty!

      Reply
    3. Amy

      April 15, 2010 at 8:27 pm

      Roni, how I love thee...let me count the ways!! LOL. I think I actually have all this stuff all in my house right now and I am gonna whip it up... just like you! You make me want to just dance around my kitchen and throw stuff into a pot and voila! Dinner is served. Funny thing: those are always the BEST dinners aren't they? You are an inspiration to just "do it"...thank you!

      Reply
    4. Debra Cadovius

      April 15, 2010 at 7:46 pm

      I am aching to try this one! You have the BEST recipes!!!!

      Reply
    5. Eva

      April 14, 2010 at 7:00 pm

      Tried this tonight with rotissierie chicken and it turned out great! Thanks!

      Reply
    6. Personal Training

      April 14, 2010 at 5:16 am

      Another great recipe that is low in calories.

      Reply
    7. Twana

      April 14, 2010 at 1:07 am

      Yep, It was SUPER good! thanks so much for the idea!

      Reply
    8. Melody

      April 13, 2010 at 9:00 pm

      Or maybe I should just try one of my other types of wheat pastas I have with these ingredients! Sounds yummy Roni. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    9. Melody

      April 13, 2010 at 8:59 pm

      Add me to the list of people trying it. I don't have Orzo, but do you think that whole wheat couscous (garlic flavored) might be good with the peas and a little laughing cow cheese wedge too? I just bought some at the store and already have the cheese.

      I don't even know really what couscous is, but felt like being adventurous.

      Reply
    10. Tonyne @ Unlikely Success Story

      April 13, 2010 at 9:02 am

      Oh this looks great! I actually had "some type of orzo salad" down for my side to tomorrow's meal plan. Perfect timing! 🙂

      Reply
    11. Mo

      April 13, 2010 at 6:02 am

      I've been trying to find whole wheat orzo for ages! This looks lovely. 🙂

      Reply
    12. Twana

      April 13, 2010 at 12:09 am

      I am totally trying this one! Looks superb 🙂

      Reply
    13. Krista S.

      April 12, 2010 at 11:05 pm

      This looks and sounds absolutely awesome! We had a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store the other night, too and it was nice to have a night off from cooking, yet still eat something healthful. I hope you are feeling better when you wake up in the morning. =)

      Reply

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