Pasta Salad With Prosciutto

This makes a refreshing salad to present to family and friends. Not everyone has had this one before, so here’s another “damn I can do this” dish.

• 3/4 lb. uncooked orzo pasta
• 1/3 cup fresh peas
• 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
• 100 grams prosciutto, cooked and diced
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh white button mushrooms
• 1 lemon zest and juice
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup slivered fresh basil
• pinch of salt and pepper
• 1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled

Bring water to the boil; and cook the orzo according to package instructions. Strain and let cool.

In a mixing bowl, add the peas, tomatoes, mushrooms and prosciutto. Stir in the olive oil and lemon. Add the basil, cheese, salt and pepper. Toss well to coat.

Serve with a Chardonnay.