Description
Grilled Corn Orzo Salad with Scallion Dill Dressing is a vibrant and refreshing dish that celebrates the flavors of summer. This delightful salad features sweet, charred corn mixed with tender orzo, fresh herbs, and a creamy scallion dill dressing that ties everything together beautifully. Perfect as a light main course or a side dish at barbecues and gatherings, this salad is both nutritious and satisfying. It’s quick to prepare, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or last-minute entertaining. Enjoy it warm, chilled, or at room temperature for ultimate versatility.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo
- 3 ears of corn
- 1 bunch green scallions
- 5 garlic cloves
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh dill
- 12 oz frozen edamame
- 3 cups baby arugula
Instructions
- Cook orzo in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Grill corn on medium heat for about 10–12 minutes until charred. Cool and cut kernels off the cob.
- Sear white parts of scallions; sauté garlic in avocado oil until fragrant.
- Blend scallions, garlic, lemon zest and juice, olive oil, miso paste, and salt until smooth; mix in fresh dill.
- In a bowl, combine cooked orzo with corn, sliced scallions, edamame, arugula, and dressing; mix well.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg