ORZO SALAD WITH CORN, TOMATOES, & BASIL

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Make and share this Orzo Salad With Corn, Tomatoes, & Basil recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta (rice-shaped pasta)
2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 4 ears)
2 cups chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup vertically sliced red onion
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • To prepare dressing, combine first 6 ingredients in a jar; cover tightly, and shake vigorously.
  • To prepare salad, cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
  • Drain, and place in a large bowl.
  • Spoon half of dressing over pasta; toss to coat.
  • Cool to room temperature.
  • Add the remaining dressing, corn, tomato, onion, and basil to pasta; toss to coat.
  • Let stand 30 minutes.

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