Name: Roasted Corn Orzo Pasta Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 TBSP 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; 1/2 lb of orzo pasta; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped); 2 TBSP red wine vinegar; 1 TBSP lemon juice; salt and pepper to taste

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This Roasted Corn Orzo Pasta Salad has loads of delicious flavors from simply adding fresh basil and garlic along with a fabulous light sauce. Always a hit at any get-together.

Roasted Corn Orzo Pasta Salad

This is another incredibly simple side dish to make and wow anyone who eats it. I love the flavor that sauteing garlic and then roasting the corn before adding it to the orzo pasta, tomatoes, and fresh basil.

The sauce is so light but full of flavor. Who knew that a little olive oil, red wine vinegar and lemon juice would be the perfect blend. You could even add feta cheese for an even bolder flavor.

I made this yesterday to take on our camping trip this weekend. I’ll be serving it with our favorite Italian grilled chicken and some yummy watermelon for a simple, healthy meal.

I have a feeling there will be several roasted marshmallows eaten in the next 2 days. I can’t wait!

Orzo Pasta Salad Ingredients

1 TBSP 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

1/2 lb of orzo pasta

1/4 cup olive oil

1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

2 TBSP red wine vinegar

1 TBSP lemon juice

salt and pepper to taste

feta cheese, optional

How to Make Roasted Corn Orzo Pasta Salad

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

In a medium bowl, combine 1/4 cup olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

Pour dressing over salad and toss well.

Serve at room temperature.

ENJOY!!

Roasted Corn Orzo Pasta Salad

This Roasted Corn Orzo Pasta Salad has loads of delicious flavors from simply adding fresh basil and garlic along with a fabulous light sauce. A hit at any get-together!

4.91 from 10 votes

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Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings:

Calories: 247kcal

Author: Sherri Hagymas

Ingredients

1 TBSP 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
1/2 lb of orzo pasta
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
2 TBSP red wine vinegar
1 TBSP 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 1/4 cup olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
Pour dressing over salad and toss well.
Serve at room temperature.
ENJOY!!