Orzo Salad With Corn, Tomatoes, & Basil - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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Dressing
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 cloves garlic, crushed
Salad
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta (rice-shaped pasta)
2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 4 ears)
2 cups chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup vertically sliced red onion
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil
Preparation
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To prepare dressing, combine first 6 ingredients in a jar; cover tightly, and shake vigorously.
To prepare salad, cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
Drain, and place in a large bowl.
Spoon half of dressing over pasta; toss to coat.
Cool to room temperature.
Add the remaining dressing, corn, tomato, onion, and basil to pasta; toss to coat.
Let stand 30 minutes.
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