Fresh Corn Orzo With Tangy Lemon Vinaigrette Recipe

Name: Fresh Corn Orzo With Tangy Lemon Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cup Orzo; 5 ears Corn; 1 whole Lemon, Juice + 1 TBSP Zest; 1/4 cups Olive Oil; 1 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar; 1 teaspoon Sugar; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1 teaspoon Pepper; 1 whole Green Pepper, Chopped; 1 whole Yellow Pepper, Chopped; 1 whole Red Pepper, Chopped; 1/4 cups Scallions, Chopped; 1/4 cups Fresh Basil; 1/4 cups Parsley, Chopped

Servings: persons

1-1/2 cup Orzo
5 ears Corn
1 whole Lemon, Juice + 1 TBSP Zest
1/4 cups Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
1 teaspoon Sugar
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Pepper
1 whole Green Pepper, Chopped
1 whole Yellow Pepper, Chopped
1 whole Red Pepper, Chopped
1/4 cups Scallions, Chopped
1/4 cups Fresh Basil
1/4 cups Parsley, Chopped

1
Heat a large pot of water to boiling. Add orzo and cook for 7 minutes.
2
While orzo is cooking, remove corn from cob, carefully cutting corn off of the cob with a knife or corn zipper.
3
After orzo cooks for 7 minutes, add corn to the pot and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Drain corn and orzo in a colander and set aside.
4
In a large bowl, using a whisk combine the juice of one lemon, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper.
5
Add 1 tablespoon of lemon rind from the juiced lemon and beat with a whisk until thoroughly combined. Add orzo and corn, peppers, scallions, basil and parsley. Toss to combine.
6
Serve hot, room temperature, or cold.
7
*I made this one evening and served it hot with grilled chicken. The next day, we had this cold for lunch with pizza. It was delicious both ways.

275

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 cup Orzo, 5 ears Corn, 1 whole Lemon, Juice + 1 TBSP Zest, 1/4 cups Olive Oil, and more.

Yes, Fresh Corn Orzo With Tangy Lemon Vinaigrette falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Fresh Corn Orzo With Tangy Lemon Vinaigrette

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Variations & substitutions

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