Description
A vibrant salad featuring grilled corn, orzo pasta, and fresh herbs, dressed with olive oil and lemon juice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 ears of corn, grilled and kernels removed
- 1 cup scallions, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Cherry tomatoes, halved
Instructions
- Cook the orzo pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the grilled corn kernels, chopped scallions, and fresh dill.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooked orzo to the corn mixture and pour the dressing over the top.
- Toss everything together until well combined.
- If using, add cherry tomatoes and mix gently.
- Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh ingredients and avoid overcooking the orzo.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg