Description
A refreshing salad featuring charred corn and orzo pasta in a scallion dill dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups corn kernels
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped scallions
- 1/4 cup fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook orzo pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add corn kernels and char them for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In a bowl, mix scallions, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Combine the cooked orzo and charred corn in a large bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Feel free to add other vegetables of your choice.
- Adjust seasoning according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Charred Corn Orzo Salad, Orzo Salad, Corn Salad, Scallion Dill Dressing