Delicious orzo and corn salad is filled with vibrant flavors. A lemon vinaigrette andfresh herbs makes this salad a winner.
I am starting of this new year like most people with a focus on eating better. I picked up some salmon from the frozen food section to meal prep with. I got the new Gortons Seafood grilled salmon. it is 100% sustainably wild-caught, free of artificial and GMO ingredients and is high in protein and low in carbs. Exactly what I need right now. I made this orzo and corn salad to go with it and wow is it so good together! Perfect for meal prepping or an easy, delcious dinner.
Heres a photo of the packaging so you know what to pick up.
This recipe makes a lot of salad so it is perfect for meal prepping. This is a great salad to take to a pot luck as well.
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| Prep Time | 15 minutes |
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Ingredients
For the salad:
- 3 cups corn kernels fresh, canned, or frozen
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups mixed grape and cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped, plus more for garnish
- 2 tablespoons parsley leaves chopped
- 1/4 of a red onion chopped
- 4 pepperoncini sliced
For the vinaigrette:
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon pepperoncini juice
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- zest of 1 large lemon
- juice of 1 large lemon
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons fresh ground pepper
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Instructions
- Cook the orzo according to package directions, rinse in cold water and set aside to drain.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons olive oil, the corn kernels and the garlic. Saute for 3-4 minutes. Set the corn and garlic mixture aside.
- In a large cup combine the 1/2 cup of olive oil, pepperoncini juice, red wine vinegar, lemon juice and zest, 2 teaspoons salt and 2 teaspoons pepper, and chopped red onion. Mix well.
- In a large mixing bowl combine the cooled corn and orzo. Add the tomatoes, sliced pepperoncini, parsley and basil. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well.
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