Orzo Salad
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This light and easy Orzo Pasta Salad recipe is tossed with a delicious lemon honey dressing and loaded with fresh corn, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and scallions and topped with feta and herbs.
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Ingredients
- 1½ cups orzo pasta uncooked
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon juiced
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 ears sweet corn
- 3 scallions diced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cucumber quartered and chopped
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ cup feta cheese crumbles
- 2 tablespoons Fresh basil or parsley
Instructions
- Cook the orzo according to package directions for al dente, about 8 to 9 minutes.
- Drain and run cold water over the orzo and set aside.
- While the orzo is cooking, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Cut the kernels off of the fresh uncooked corn ears and add to the bowl along with the scallions, tomatoes, cucumbers, and red pepper flakes.
- Add in the orzo and toss to combine. Chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
- Add the feta and herbs and toss lightly.
- Serve immediately or store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
- It’s best to use fresh, uncooked, in-season sweet corn. However, canned kernels will also do in a pinch, make sure to drain them well and use about ½ to ⅔ cup.
- If you don’t have honey, you can use granulated sugar as a substitute.
- It’s best to add the feta right before serving so it doesn't start breaking down.
- Grilled Chicken would be a great addition to this salad is you wanted to enjoy it as a meal instead of a side dish.
- I love making this at the end of summer when the corn, cucumbers, and tomatoes are fresh from the local farms/garden.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
213kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
200mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 213 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 213kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 200mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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