Paella pasta salad

Ingredients

• •12 oz uncooked orzo pasta
• •1/4 cup canola oil
• •1/4 tsp saffron powder
• •2 tbsp lemon juice
• •2 tbsp light mayonnaise
• •2 tsp salt
• •2 garlic cloves, pressed
• •4 green onions, with tops thinly sliced
• •2 tbsp tarragon, thinly sliced
• •1 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, halved
• •1/2 cup green olives, pitted and quartered
• •1 cup frozen green peas, thawed

Steps

1. 1Cook orzo according to package directions a the high end of the time range, omitting salt and oil. Drain, rinse under cold water; set aside.
2. 2Meanwhile, for dressing, combine oil and saffron powder in small microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high 30-45 seconds or until hot. Place into refrigerator; cool completely. Combine lemon juice, mayo, salt and garlic in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth. Slowly add oil mixture, whisking constantly.
3. 3Combine orzo, dressing, and remaining ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Mix well and serve.