Description
Grilled Corn Orzo Salad with Scallion Dill Dressing is a delightful summer dish that bursts with flavor and color. Featuring sweet, grilled corn, tender orzo pasta, and a zesty scallion dill dressing, this salad is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a refreshing side for any meal. Its vibrant presentation and harmonious blend of textures make it not only delicious but also visually appealing. Enjoy it chilled or at room temperature for a tasty treat that captures the essence of summer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ears fresh corn on the cob
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 3 scallions, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Shuck the corn and rinse the scallions and dill under cold water.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Brush corn with olive oil and grill for 10-15 minutes until charred. Let cool before slicing off the kernels.
- Cook orzo in boiling salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, scallions, dill, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- In a large bowl, combine grilled corn kernels with cooked orzo. Pour dressing over and toss gently to combine.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg