Yield: 10 servings
Orzo Salad
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
9 minutes
Total Time
24 minutes
This light and easy Orzo Pasta Salad recipe is tossed with a delicious lemon honey dressing and loaded with fresh corn, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and scallions and topped with feta and herbs.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups orzo pasta, uncooked
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 ears sweet corn
- 3 scallions, diced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, quartered and chopped
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ cup feta cheese crumbles
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil or parsley
Instructions
- Cook the orzo according to package directions for al dente, about 8 to 9 minutes.
- Drain and run cold water over the orzo and set aside.
- While the orzo is cooking, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Cut the kernels off of the fresh uncooked corn ears and add to the bowl along with the scallions, tomatoes, cucumbers, and red pepper flakes.
- Add in the orzo and toss to combine. Chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
- Add the feta and herbs and toss lightly.
- Serve immediately or store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
- It’s best to use fresh, uncooked, in-season sweet corn. However, canned kernels will also do in a pinch, make sure to drain them well and use about ½ to ⅔ cup.
- If you don’t have honey, you can use granulated sugar as a substitute.
- It’s best to add the feta right before serving so it doesn't start breaking down.
- Grilled Chicken would be a great addition to this salad is you wanted to enjoy it as a meal instead of a side dish.
- I love making this at the end of summer when the corn, cucumbers, and tomatoes are fresh from the local farms/garden.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
10Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 213Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 200mgCarbohydrates: 33gFiber: 2gSugar: 4gProtein: 7g
*Nutrition facts are an estimate and not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietitian for special diet advice.