ROASTED CORN & ORZO SALAD WITH CILANTRO PESTO

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I just made this recipe up for a party I was cooking for. We needed a pasta salad to go with the mexican theme. I think it turned out awesome!!! Makes a lot, you may want to halve it.

Provided by G. Ramirez

Categories     Mexican

Time 45m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 ears corn (roasted on grill and cut off the ears)
1 green pepper, diced small
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 of lg purple onion, diced
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 lb orzo pasta
2 cups cilantro
2/3 cup walnuts
2 garlic cloves
1 cup parmesan cheese (use the good stuff)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • cook pasta to directions and cool under cold running water.
  • pesto:.
  • blend first 6 pesto ingredients in food processor.
  • drizzle in olive oil as it blends.
  • combine vegetables, orzo and vinegar.
  • stir pesto into pasta and vegetables.
  • chill in fridge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 535.5, Fat 31.4, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 8.8, Sodium 393.5, Carbohydrate 53.3, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 6.3, Protein 13.9

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