Orzo, Corn, Green Bean & Tomato Salad
By
Michelle Bersani =^..^=
@kitikat
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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.
Note* If you like spicy, add 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes before blending.
Ingredients
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8 ozorzo pasta, cooked to package directions
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10 ozfrozen green beans, thawed
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3 cfrozen corn, thawed (or 2 15.25 oz cans, drained)
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2 cgrape tomatoes, cut in half lengthwise
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1/3red onion, chopped
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1/2 cred wine vinegar (white is also very good)
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2 Tbspdijon mustard
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1/2 colive oil, light
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2 Tbspcilantro, fresh, chopped (or 2 tsp dried)
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·salt and pepper, to taste
How to Make Orzo, Corn, Green Bean & Tomato Salad
- 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.
