Orzo Salad with Grilled Corn and Cilantro Dressing
Orzo Salad with Grilled Corn and Cilantro Dressing, the perfect summertime side!
Servings 8
Calories 445kcal
Ingredients
- 16 ounces orzo pasta uncooked
- 5 ears corn grilled and kernels cut off the cob
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cubed
- 2 large handfuls arugula
Cilantro Dressing
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 4 limes juiced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 cloves garlic
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook orzo according to package, drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, prepare cilantro dressing by adding all ingredients to a food processor and blending.Taste and adjust flavors as needed.
- Add orzo, corn, tomatoes, mozzarella and arugula to a large bowl. Drizzle with dressing, toss to coat and enjoy!
Notes
If you prefer, you can substitute 2 cups of canned corn (drained) or thawed frozen corn.
Nutrition
Calories: 445kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 772mg | Potassium: 327mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 678IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 176mg | Iron: 2mg
