5.0 from 96 votes
Roasted Corn Orzo Pasta Salad
This easy Orzo Pasta Salad with roasted corn and sliced tomatoes is loaded with flavor by adding fresh herbs and garlic and tossing in a light lemony sauce.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 247 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon coconut or olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lb of frozen corn or 2 cups of fresh cooked corn
- 1 pint of cherry tomatoes
- ½ lb of orzo pasta
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh basil chopped
- 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook Orzo pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside to cool.
- Add 1 tablespoons oil to a large skillet, add garlic and saute over medium-high heat,and cook for about 3 minutes.
- Add corn and saute 3 more minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool.
- In a large bowl combine orzo, tomatoes and basil stir well.
- Then add in cooled corn and garlic mixture
- In a medium bowl, combine ¼ cup olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss well.
- Serve at room temperature.
- ENJOY!!
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1cup
Calories
247kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
9mg
(0%)
Potassium
320mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
480IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
17.8mg
(20%)
Calcium
18mg
(2%)
Iron
1.1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 247
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 247kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 320mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 480IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 17.8mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.