ROASTED CORN AND ORZO SALAD

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This is one of my summertime favorites. With fresh vegetables, roasted corn, and feta cheese covering fresh orzo, this will be one of yours too.

Provided by Dan330

Categories     Summer

Time 40m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons shallots, finely chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
6 large ears of corn, husked and kernels removed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 orange bell pepper, diced small
1/2 cup green onion, sliced
1 lb cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons chopped marjoram
2 cups orzo pasta
8 ounces feta cheese

Steps:

  • Prepare the vinaigrette by mixing the red wine vinegar, mustard, shallots, and olive oil in a medium bowl.
  • Husk and remove kernels from cobs of corn. Then sprinkle with the olive oil and use salt and pepper to season to taste. Spread onto a baking sheet and roast in oven at 400 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes until the corn is tender.
  • Prepare the vegetables by dicing the bell pepper, slicing the green onions, halving the tomatoes and chopping the marjoram.
  • Make the Orzo by following the directions on its box.
  • Toss the vinaigrette, corn, veggies and Orzo. Crumble the feta cheese on top and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.7, Fat 19.2, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 21.4, Sodium 537.9, Carbohydrate 45.8, Fiber 4, Sugar 9.1, Protein 11.4

Nahid Mahmud
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Yum!


Jhon Romero Gaibor
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Overall, I thought the roasted corn and orzo salad was a good dish. It was easy to make and had a nice flavor. However, I think it could be improved with a few tweaks to the recipe.


Nader_ Linah
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The salad was easy to make, but I found that the orzo cooked unevenly. Some of it was mushy, while other pieces were still hard.


Ashadiya Hussein
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I found the salad to be a bit bland. I think it would have been better with a more flavorful dressing.


Babar Ali Solangi
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover roasted corn. I also like to add some chopped fresh herbs, such as basil or cilantro, for an extra pop of flavor.


Dahir Omar
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The roasted corn and orzo salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for summer gatherings.


viola nakimbugwe
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I love that this salad can be made ahead of time, which makes it perfect for busy weeknights.


Andrea Marquez
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This salad is so easy to make and is perfect for a quick and healthy lunch or dinner.


Terrence Nkuna
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I'm not usually a fan of orzo salads, but this one changed my mind. The roasted corn and cherry tomatoes add so much flavor and texture. I also appreciate that the dressing is light and doesn't overpower the other ingredients.


Rose Chireshe
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This roasted corn and orzo salad was a hit at my last potluck! The combination of sweet corn, nutty orzo, and tangy dressing was irresistible. I especially loved the addition of the blistered cherry tomatoes, which added a burst of flavor in every bi