MEDITERRANEAN-STYLE ORZO SALAD WITH CORN

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DH and I really enjoyed this flavorful orzo salad from my Stonewall Kitchen "Harvest" cookbook. I served it as a side to Bobby Flay's Recipe #426408 426408, for a nice meatless meal. DH and I agreed that we could see this really being a hit at summer BBQs. Interestingly, while the zip of the vinegar was really nice and pronounced when I served it shortly after making, the flavor was less intense when I had some for leftovers the next day, so I would plan on eating this salad the same day to get the most flavor from it. We didn't make with the edible flowers. We chilled for about 30-40 minutes before serving. Prep time includes chill time in the fridge--I read the directions below to mean chill for 30 minutes before serving it, but maybe I was reading it wrong? Either way it was good!.

Provided by Dr. Jenny

Categories     Corn

Time 58m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb orzo pasta
2 cups fresh corn kernels, cut off the cob
1 cup finely chopped red sweet bell pepper
1 cup kalamata olive, pitted, cut in half
1/4 cup thinly sliced scallion (white and green parts)
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped basil (regular or opal)
2 tablespoons drained capers
1/4 cup packed fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons wine vinegar (we used red wine vinegar)
1/8 teaspoon salt (to taste)
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
fresh edible flower, such as fresh nasturtium (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the orzo and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 7 minutes, or until tender. Drain well and transfer to a large serving bowl.
  • Add the corn, red pepper, olives and scallions and toss well. Add the basil, capers, parsley, oil, vinegar, salt and pepper and gently toss. (The salad can be made about 2 hours ahead of time. Cover and refrigerate until 30 minutes before serving.) Decorate the salad with the edible flowers right before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.6, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 313.1, Carbohydrate 69.3, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 6.2, Protein 12.2

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