Orzo, Corn, Green Bean & Tomato Salad

Name: Orzo, Corn, Green Bean & Tomato Salad
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6-8
Ingredients: 8 oz orzo pasta, cooked to package directions; 10 oz frozen green beans, thawed; 3 c frozen corn, thawed (or 2 15.25 oz cans, drained); 2 c grape tomatoes, cut in half lengthwise; 1/3 red onion, chopped; 1/2 c red wine vinegar (white is also very good); 2 Tbsp dijon mustard; 1/2 c olive oil, light; 2 Tbsp cilantro, fresh, chopped (or 2 tsp dried); salt and pepper, to taste

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By Michelle Bersani =^..^=
@kitikat

Nothing fancy here. Just a nice pasta and veggie salad. Awesome at a BBQ.

Note* If you like spicy, add 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes before blending.

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote5

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Serves:

6-8

Prep:

25 Min

Ingredients

8 oz

orzo pasta, cooked to package directions
10 oz

frozen green beans, thawed
3 c

frozen corn, thawed (or 2 15.25 oz cans, drained)
2 c

grape tomatoes, cut in half lengthwise
1/3

red onion, chopped
1/2 c

red wine vinegar (white is also very good)
2 Tbsp

dijon mustard
1/2 c

olive oil, light
2 Tbsp

cilantro, fresh, chopped (or 2 tsp dried)
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salt and pepper, to taste
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How to Make Orzo, Corn, Green Bean & Tomato Salad

Step-by-Step

To make dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, olive oil, mustard, cilantro, and salt and pepper.
In a large, wide bowl, mix orzo with 1/2 cup of the dressing.
Add more salt and pepper to taste.
Spread level.
Layer corn kernels, green beans, onions and tomatoes over pasta.
Pour remaining dressing into a container.
Cover and chill both salad and dressing until ready to serve.
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.