4.8 from 18 votes
Chopped Salad with Orzo and Corn
This Chopped Salad made with Orzo and Corn is a refreshing salad loaded with fresh veggies and bacon, drizzled with an easy lemon vinaigrette, ready in just 30 minutes!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 376 kcal
Course:
Salad , Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 boston lettuce chopped
- 1 cup orzo uncooked
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 cup corn kernels canned or frozen
- 4 lices Bacon fried and chopped
- 2 cups tomatoes chopped
- ½ English cucumber chopped
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 3 green onions chopped
- ½ cup fresh parsley chopped
- ¾ cup cheddar cheese shredded
For Dressing
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup lemon juice freshly squeezed, from 2 lemons
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orzo according to package instructions. Let cook before using.
- In a pan heat the olive oil over medium high heat and add the corn kernels. Cook them for about 5 minutes or until they start slightly browning/charring.
- In a large bowl add the lettuce, orzo, corn, chopped bacon, tomatoes, cucumber, green onions, bell pepper, parsley and cheddar cheese. Toss everything together.
- In a small bowl whisk all the dressing ingredients together until it starts to emulsify, then pour over the salad and toss.
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Notes
- You can refrigerate this salad in an airtight container for up to a day. Unfortunately this salad doesn’t store super well so make it fresh! Believe me, you’ll thank me later.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
376kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
25mg
(8%)
Sodium
250mg
(10%)
Potassium
452mg
(13%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
2645IU
(53%)
Vitamin C
46mg
(51%)
Calcium
137mg
(14%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 376
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 376kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 250mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 452mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 2645IU | 53% |
| Vitamin C | 46mg | 51% |
| Calcium | 137mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.