Orzo Salad With Corn Green Beans And Tomatoes Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN ORZO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the orzo pasta according package instructions (mine took about 8 minutes). Drain and cool briefly.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the grape tomatoes, green onions, bell peppers, parsley, dill, olives and capers (hold the feta for now). Add the orzo pasta.
• Make the dressing. In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, lemon zest, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, oregano and a good pinch of kosher salt and black pepper. Whisk to combine.
• Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until well combined and the orzo pasta is well coated with the dressing.
• Top with pieces of creamy feta cheese. Cover and refrigerate for a bit before serving.

ORZO SALAD WITH CORN, ARUGULA AND CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Add the olive oil and onion to a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook until the onion is translucent and soft, about 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and let the onion cool.
• Cook the orzo according to the package directions.
• Grill or boil the corn until cooked and tender, about 5 minutes. Cut the kernels from the cobs.
• Mix together the onions, orzo, cherry tomatoes and corn in a large bowl. Gently fold in the arugula. Drizzle with lemon oil and sprinkle the Parmesan on top.

ORZO AND GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan of boiling salted water, cook orzo 4 minutes. Add green beans; continue cooking until beans are tender and orzo is al dente, 5 to 6 minutes more.
• Drain orzo, and return to saucepan. Mix in lemon juice and oil. Season with coarse salt and ground pepper.

GREEN BEAN, CORN, AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the corn until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove corn with tongs and set aside on a cutting board to cool. Using a strainer, remove any corn silk remaining in the pot.
• Add the green beans, return to a boil, and cook until very tender, about 8 minutes (timing may vary depending on the size of the beans). Meanwhile, cut the corn kernels off the cobs and put kernels in a large bowl. Drain the beans in a colander, shake to remove excess water, and put in bowl with corn. Add garlic and 3 tablespoons of oil. Toss well and let stand at least 30 minutes for flavors to blend; refrigerate if longer than 30 minutes.
• If necessary, bring beans and corn to room temperature by removing them from refrigerator 30 minutes before serving. Just before serving, remove the garlic and add the remaining tablespoon of oil along with vinegar, onion, and tomatoes. Add salt to taste and serve at room temperature.

ORZO, CORN, GREEN BEAN & TOMATO SALAD

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.

ORZO SALAD WITH CORN, TOMATOES, & 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.