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Grilled Corn Orzo Salad

Grilled Corn Orzo Salad: A Summer Fresh Flavor Explosion

Enjoy this Grilled Corn Orzo Salad, a vibrant and delicious dish perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup orzo substitute with any short pasta or gluten-free grain like quinoa
  • 2 ears corn fresh sweet corn is best, but frozen charred corn works
  • 3 pieces scallions grill the white parts
  • 1 cup edamame can be swapped for fava beans or white beans
  • 1 cup artichoke hearts jarred marinated artichokes or sun-dried tomatoes
  • 2 cups arugula baby spinach or kale can be used
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons miso paste nutritional yeast or dijon mustard as alternatives
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh lemon yields the best taste
  • 3 tablespoons oil avocado oil for grilling, extra virgin olive oil for dressing
  • 1 tablespoon herbs (dill and oregano) basil or parsley can be used instead
Optional Topping
  • 1/4 cup vegan parmesan for extra creamy touch

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Pot
  • Skillet
  • Blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook orzo by boiling salted water, adding orzo, and cooking for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Grill corn on medium-high heat for 10-12 minutes until charred. Let cool and cut kernels off the cob.
  3. Grill white parts of scallions for 1-2 minutes. Sauté minced garlic in avocado oil until golden.
  4. Blend grilled scallions, garlic, lemon juice, vinegar, avocado oil, miso paste, and salt until smooth. Stir in chopped dill.
  5. In a bowl, combine orzo, corn, green tops of scallions, artichokes, edamame, oregano, and arugula. Toss with dressing.
  6. Serve immediately at room temperature or refrigerate for 1 hour. Optionally sprinkle with vegan parmesan before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad is a vibrant representation of summer flavors and wonderful for a variety of gatherings.

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