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Delicious Orzo Salad for BBQs

This refreshing delicious orzo salad for bbqs is packed with nutrients and flavor. Featuring orzo pasta, cherry tomatoes, and sweet corn kernels, it makes a perfect light meal or side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz Orzo Pasta
  • 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes
  • 1.5 cups Sweet Corn Kernels
  • 0.5 cup Red Onion
  • 0.5 cup Fresh Cilantro
  • 0.5 cup Fresh Parsley
  • 0.5 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 3 tbsp Grape Juice Vinegar
  • 1 tsp Sea Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Black Pepper

Method
 

  1. Cook orzo in salted boiling water for 8-9 minutes until al dente.
  2. Drain and immediately rinse under cold water for 60 seconds to remove starch and stop cooking.
  3. Halve cherry tomatoes and finely dice the red onion. Chop cilantro and parsley coarsely.
  4. Whisk olive oil, grape juice vinegar, salt, and pepper until emulsified and glistening.
  5. Mix cooled orzo, tomatoes, corn, and onion in a clear glass bowl. Toss with dressing.
  6. Fold in chopped cilantro and parsley just before serving for maximum freshness.