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    Home » Recipes » American

    Roasted Corn Orzo Pasta Salad

    Published: Jul 3, 2015 · Modified: Jan 20, 2023 by Sherri · This post may contain affiliate links · 54 Comments

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    Orzo Pasta Salad with corn and sliced cherry tomatoes in a white bowl
    Orzo pasta salad with corn and tomatoes
    orzo pasta salad recipe with corn and tomatoes

    This Orzo Pasta Salad with roasted corn and sliced cherry tomatoes has loads of delicious flavors from simply adding fresh herbs and garlic and tossing with a fabulous light lemony sauce.

    This orzo salad is a twist on traditional pasta salads with using orzo pasta (instead of elbow or rotini macaroni) and no mayo.  It is always a hit at any potlucks and barbecues!   This Italian Pasta Salad is another favorite of mine too!

    closeup of orzo pasta salad with sliced cherry tomatoes, corn and fresh basil

    This pasta salad is another incredibly simple side dish to make and wow anyone who eats it. I love the extra flavor that sautéing 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. It’s a simply olive oil, red wine vinegar and lemon juice for the perfect blend. You could even add feta cheese for an even bolder flavor.

    I made it ahead of time for our Summer camping trip this weekend.  I like to serve it with our favorite Italian grilled chicken and some slices of watermelon for a simple, healthy meal.

    Orzo Pasta Salad with corn and sliced cherry tomatoes in a white bowl

    How to Make This Pasta Salad Recipe

    Cook the 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.

    sauteing garlic in a pan

    Add corn and saute 3 more minutes.

    roasting corn kernels in a pan

    Remove from heat and let cool.

    In a large bowl combine orzo, tomatoes and basil.   Stir well.

    sliced cherry tomatoes and fresh basil on top of cooked orzo pasta

    Then add in cooled corn and garlic

    In a medium bowl, combine ¼ cup olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

    Pour dressing over salad and toss well.

    Serve at room temperature.

    ENJOY!!

    Be sure to try these other hearty salad recipes too:

    Southern Potato Salad

    Southwest Quinoa Salad

    Quinoa Tabouli Salad

    Succotash Salad

    Balsamic Broccoli Slaw

    a white bowl of closeup of orzo pasta salad with sliced cherry tomatoes, corn and fresh basil
    orzo pasta salad with sliced cherry tomatoes and corn

    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.
    4.97 from 32 votes
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 247kcal
    Author: Sherri Hagymas

    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!!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cup | Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 320mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 480IU | Vitamin C: 17.8mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1.1mg

    Nutritional Disclosure

    Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an approximation.

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    Comments

    1. Sue

      August 14, 2024 at 1:54 pm

      Going to make this tonight and use a bag of Trader Joes roasted corn ribs, thanks the recipe!

      Reply
      • Sue

        August 14, 2024 at 1:55 pm

        * for the recipe, lol.

        Reply
    2. Kristine S

      October 03, 2023 at 2:58 am

      5 stars
      This is so simple and delicious! I made it with fresh corn as it’s still available. I was lucky to get a tiny dish as it was just about gone by the time I sat down. Guess you can say it is a winner!
      Thank you!

      Reply
    3. Courtney

      May 20, 2023 at 1:53 pm

      5 stars
      I love this recipe!! We make it all of the time during summer with ribs or burgers and brats on the grill, soo good!! We love to add black olives and sprinkle feta cheese on before serving!

      Reply
    4. Kristine S

      September 15, 2022 at 8:11 pm

      5 stars
      This is so tasty! Little things I did: sprinkled some olive oil over the pasta as it cooled so it didn’t stick together. I cooked the corn much longer than 3 minutes, using two bags of 10oz steamer corn. I salted it and tasted it for the correct texture. I added two bunches of sliced scallions to the doubled recipe. That’s about it. It was a hit! So much flavor!

      Reply
    5. Jan c.

      July 17, 2022 at 6:07 pm

      5 stars
      Light and flavorful. Perfect summer salad. Will make this again

      Reply
      • Sherri

        July 18, 2022 at 3:27 pm

        I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    6. Karin

      July 02, 2022 at 9:02 pm

      This salad is always a hit and so easy to make. I use the frozen roasted corn from Trader Joe’s that adds more of that delicious roasted Flavor. It is this recipe that turned me on to Sherri’s website.

      Reply
      • Sherri

        July 18, 2022 at 3:33 pm

        I love hearing that! I will have to find that corn at TJ’s. I can’t believe I haven’t ever seen it!

        Reply
    7. Karen

      June 20, 2022 at 7:12 pm

      5 stars
      nice light dressing. We everything in stock but the tomatoes. I added parmesan cheese. Hubby almost ate it all. Nice salad to bring to a barbecue too. Thanks

      Reply
      • Sherri

        June 21, 2022 at 8:20 pm

        I’m so happy to hear that!

        Reply
      • Sherri

        July 18, 2022 at 3:43 pm

        I love the added parmesan! I am so glad it was a hit!

        Reply
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