Grilled Corn Orzo Salad: Refreshing Summer Delight with Dill Dressing
Discover the perfect summer dish with this Grilled Corn Orzo Salad, complemented by a fresh scallion dill dressing.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 2 ears fresh corn, grilled and kernels removed
- 1/2 cup diced cucumbers
- 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
- 3 scallions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Cook the orzo according to package instructions; drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled orzo, grilled corn, cucumbers, tomatoes, dill, and scallions.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding feta cheese or avocado.
- This salad can be made a day in advance for easier meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Grilled Corn Orzo Salad, summer salad, dill dressing, healthy salad