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Grilled Corn Orzo Salad with Scallion Dill Dressing

Grilled Corn Orzo Salad with Creamy Scallion Dill Bliss

This Grilled Corn Orzo Salad with Scallion Dill Dressing bursts with flavor, making it a perfect summer dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup Orzo Can substitute with gluten-free or any short pasta.
  • 2 ears Corn Use fresh sweet corn or frozen charred corn.
  • 3 scallions Scallions Shallots or marinated red onions can be substituted.
  • 1 cup Edamame Fava beans or white beans can be used instead.
  • 1 cup Artichoke Hearts Can swap for jarred marinated ones or sun-dried tomatoes.
  • 2 cups Arugula Spinach or baby kale work well as substitutes.
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Avocado Oil Can replace with any neutral oil.
  • 1 lemon Lemon Use fresh juice and zest for best flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Herbs Dill preferred; basil or parsley are also good options.
  • 1 tablespoon Miso Paste Nutritional yeast or Dijon mustard can be used.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Sauté until golden for a rich taste.
Optional Add-Ons
  • ¼ cup Vegan Parm Nutritional yeast provides a similar flavor.

Equipment

  • Grill pan
  • Large pot
  • colander
  • Blender
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the orzo and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
  2. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill corn for 10-12 minutes until charred, then cool and cut kernels off.
  3. Grill white parts of scallions for 1-2 minutes. Sauté garlic in avocado oil until golden, then cool.
  4. Blend sautéed garlic, grilled scallions, lemon juice, zest, vinegar, avocado oil, miso paste, and salt until creamy.
  5. In a bowl, combine grilled corn, orzo, scallions, artichoke hearts, edamame, and arugula. Drizzle with dressing and toss.
  6. Serve on a platter or bowl immediately or chill for up to an hour for flavor enhancement.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 250mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Ideal for meal prep.

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