Copycat Piada Orzo Salad

INGREDIENTS

3 tbsp

lemon juice (fresh is best)

3 tbsp

olive oil

1 tbsp

fresh basil, minced

1/2 tbsp

honey

1/2 tsp

kosher salt

1/4 tsp

black pepper

1 lb

orzo pasta

heaping 1/3 cup fresh sugar snap peas, sliced

1/8 cup

currants ((raisins will also work if you can't find currants))

1/4 cup

red bell pepper, minced

1/8 cup

sliced raw almonds

1/8 cup

candied pecans, crushed or minced

1 tbsp

fresh basil, minced

1 tsp

kosher salt

1/2 tsp

black pepper