CORN ORZO SALAD

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This is a nice salad with a light dressing. Got it out of a Better Homes and gardens special intrest "Potluck" magazine. Served with a southwest beef kabob. I have the recipe for the kabobs posted also. Enjoy!

Provided by Ann McCue

Categories     Pasta Salads

Number Of Ingredients 15

2/3 c dried orzo
2 c fresh corn kernels ( 3 ears)
1 medium orange sweet pepper, cut into bite size pieces
2/3 c grape tomatoes, cut in half
1 14.5 to 15 ounce can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 c thinly sliced red onion
1 small zucchini, cut into bite size pieces
DRESSING
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp honey
1/4 c lime juice
3 clove garlic, minced
1 fresh jalepeno chili pepper, seeded and finely chopped (wear gloves or be very careful)
2 Tbsp snipped fresh cilantro (i left this out because i don't like cilantro)
1/2 tsp salt

Steps:

  • 1. cook orzo according to directions. add corn kernels for the last minute of cooking time. Drain orzo and corn in a colander, rinse with cold water. In a large bowl combine orzo and rest of ingredents.
  • 2. Mix the dressing ingredents in a screw top jar and shake well. add to orzo mixture and mix well.

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