Orzo Salad

Name: Orzo Salad
Ingredients: 1 cup whole-wheat orzo pasta; 3 ears corn, shucked and kernels removed from cob (about 1 1/2 cups); 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 avocado, diced; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons sugar; 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved; 1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley

11 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 cup whole-wheat orzo pasta
3 ears corn, shucked and kernels removed from cob (about 1 1/2 cups)
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 avocado, diced
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley

Directions

1

Bring a pot of generously salted water to a rapid boil.
2

Add the orzo and cook according to package directions, adding the corn in the last minute of cooking, until al dente, about 8 minutes.
3

Drain and transfer to a medium bowl.
4

Set aside.
5

Pour the lime juice over the avocado and coat evenly (this will minimize discoloration).
6

Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, sugar, cumin, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
7

Drizzle over the orzo and add the avocado with lime juice, tomatoes, and parsley.
8

Mix until combined and serve warm or at room temperature.