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Grilled Corn Orzo Salad

Fresh Grilled Corn Orzo Salad with Creamy Dill Dressing

Enjoy the vibrant flavors of Grilled Corn Orzo Salad, perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup Orzo Substitute with gluten-free pasta or quinoa if desired.
  • 2 ears Corn Fresh or frozen charred corn works beautifully.
  • 4 sticks Scallions Swap for sautéed shallots or marinated red onions.
  • 1 cup Edamame Can be replaced with fava beans or white beans.
  • 1 cup Artichoke Hearts Jarred marinated or sun-dried tomatoes as substitutes.
  • 2 cups Arugula Substitute with spinach or baby kale if preferred.
  • 1/2 cup Vegan Parm Optional; or use nutritional yeast.
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Oil Use avocado oil for grilling, olive oil for dressing.
  • 1 Juice of Lemon Use fresh juice and zest.
  • 1 tablespoon Herbs (Dill and Oregano) Can be swapped for basil or parsley.
  • 2 tablespoons Miso Paste Replace with nutritional yeast or Dijon mustard.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced and sautéed until fragrant.

Equipment

  • grill
  • blender
  • large pot
  • grill pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by bringing a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the orzo pasta and cook for about 8-10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain and rinse under cool water, then set aside to cool.
  2. Preheat your grill to medium heat. Husk the corn and brush lightly with avocado oil. Grill for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until charred. Remove and let cool.
  3. In a grill pan over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Chop the white parts of the scallions and toss them in the pan along with minced garlic. Sear for about 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  4. In a blender, combine sautéed scallions and garlic with lemon zest, lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, miso paste, and a pinch of salt. Blend until creamy and smooth, then fold in fresh dill.
  5. Cut the charred corn kernels off the cob and add them to a large mixing bowl with the cooled orzo, seared scallions, artichoke hearts, edamame, and oregano. Mix gently.
  6. Pour the creamy dressing over the salad mixture and toss until well coated. Fold in arugula before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg

Notes

This salad improves in flavor after chilling, ideal for meal prep.

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