ORZO, CORN, GREEN BEAN & TOMATO SALAD

Orzo, Corn, Green Bean & Tomato Salad image

Provided by Michelle Bersani =^..^=

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 oz orzo pasta, cooked to package directions
10 oz frozen green beans, thawed
3 c frozen corn, thawed (or 2 15.25 oz cans, drained)
2 c grape tomatoes, cut in half lengthwise
1/3 red onion, chopped
1/2 c red wine vinegar (white is also very good)
2 Tbsp dijon mustard
1/2 c olive oil, light
2 Tbsp cilantro, fresh, chopped (or 2 tsp dried)
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

1. To make dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, olive oil, mustard, cilantro, and salt and pepper.
2. In a large, wide bowl, mix orzo with 1/2 cup of the dressing. Add more salt and pepper to taste. Spread level.
3. Layer corn kernels, green beans, onions and tomatoes over pasta.
4. Pour remaining dressing into a container. Cover and chill both salad and dressing until ready to serve.
5. Shortly before serving, pour 3/4 of the remaining dressing over salad and mix gently to blend. Add more dressing (if needed) and salt and pepper to taste.