Description
Roasted Corn Orzo Pasta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that perfectly captures the essence of summer. With its sweet roasted corn, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fresh herbs, this salad is not only visually appealing but also bursting with flavor. Tossed in a zesty lemon dressing, it serves as an ideal side for barbecues or potlucks, and can easily stand alone as a light main course. Quick to prepare in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for meal prep and tastes even better after chilling in the fridge. Whether you’re enjoying it at a picnic or serving it alongside grilled meats, this salad is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb frozen corn or 2 cups fresh cooked corn
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 lb orzo pasta
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons red apple vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook orzo pasta according to package directions; drain and cool.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, sauté minced garlic in oil for 3 minutes.
- Add corn to the skillet; sauté for another 3 minutes until heated through. Let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled orzo, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped basil.
- Fold in the corn-garlic mixture until combined.
- Whisk together olive oil, red apple vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
- Pour dressing over the salad; toss well to coat.
- Serve at room temperature or chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg