Best Roasted Corn Orzo Salad With Cilantro Pesto Recipes

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ROASTED CORN ORZO PASTA SALAD



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This easy Orzo Pasta Salad with roasted corn and sliced tomatoes is loaded with flavor by adding fresh herbs and garlic and tossing in a light lemony sauce.

Provided by Sherri Hagymas

Categories     Appetizer

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 TBSP coconut or olive oil
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 lb of frozen corn or 2 cups of fresh cooked corn
1 pint of cherry tomatoes
1/2 lb of orzo pasta
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped)
2 TBSP red wine vinegar
1 TBSP lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cook Orzo pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside to cool.
  • Add 1 tablespoons oil to a large skillet, add garlic and saute over medium-high heat,and cook for about 3 minutes.
  • Add corn and saute 3 more minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let cool.
  • In a large bowl combine orzo, tomatoes and basil stir well.
  • Then add in cooled corn and garlic mixture
  • In a medium bowl, combine 1/4 cup olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
  • Pour dressing over salad and toss well.
  • Serve at room temperature.
  • ENJOY!!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 247 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 9 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g

ROASTED CORN AND ORZO SALAD



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This is one of my summertime favorites. With fresh vegetables, roasted corn, and feta cheese covering fresh orzo, this will be one of yours too.

Provided by Dan330

Categories     Summer

Time 40m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons shallots, finely chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
6 large ears of corn, husked and kernels removed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 orange bell pepper, diced small
1/2 cup green onion, sliced
1 lb cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons chopped marjoram
2 cups orzo pasta
8 ounces feta cheese

Steps:

  • Prepare the vinaigrette by mixing the red wine vinegar, mustard, shallots, and olive oil in a medium bowl.
  • Husk and remove kernels from cobs of corn. Then sprinkle with the olive oil and use salt and pepper to season to taste. Spread onto a baking sheet and roast in oven at 400 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes until the corn is tender.
  • Prepare the vegetables by dicing the bell pepper, slicing the green onions, halving the tomatoes and chopping the marjoram.
  • Make the Orzo by following the directions on its box.
  • Toss the vinaigrette, corn, veggies and Orzo. Crumble the feta cheese on top and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.7, Fat 19.2, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 21.4, Sodium 537.9, Carbohydrate 45.8, Fiber 4, Sugar 9.1, Protein 11.4

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

CILANTRO PESTO



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This is a wonderful twist on pesto. Sometimes the basil version gets old and you want to impress everyone at the dinner table or potluck with a tasty new version.

Provided by DragonShoes

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup almonds
3 large garlic cloves
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Combine the cilantro, garlic and almonds in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Add the parmesan, oil and salt and puree to a smooth paste. Stir into hot pasta and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.9, Fat 24.3, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 5.5, Sodium 447.3, Carbohydrate 5, Fiber 2, Sugar 1, Protein 6.3

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