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Grilled Corn Orzo Salad with Scallion Dill Dressing

Grilled Corn Orzo Salad with Scallion Dill Dressing Bliss

This Grilled Corn Orzo Salad with Scallion Dill Dressing captures summer's essence in a refreshing medley of flavors, perfect for BBQs or elegant dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup orzo substitute with quinoa for gluten-free
  • 2 ears corn fresh charred corn is best
  • 4 scallions both white and green parts
  • 1 cup edamame can substitute with fava beans or chickpeas
  • 1 cup artichoke hearts jarred marinated recommended
  • 2 cups arugula spinach or mixed greens can be used
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup avocado oil can substitute with canola oil
  • 1 lemon for juice and zest
  • 1 tbsp dill fresh herbs preferred
  • 1 tbsp oregano can experiment with basil or parsley
  • 1 tbsp miso paste nutritional yeast can be used as alternative
Optional Topping
  • 1/4 cup vegan parmesan nutritional yeast can be used

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Grill pan
  • skillet
  • Blender
  • colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add orzo and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill corn for about 10-12 minutes until charred. Let cool and cut kernels off cob.
  3. Grill the white parts of scallions for 1-2 minutes until soft. Sauté minced garlic in avocado oil until golden, about 1-2 minutes.
  4. In a blender, combine garlic, scallions, lemon juice, vinegar, avocado oil, miso paste, and salt. Blend until smooth, then add dill and blend briefly.
  5. In a bowl, combine orzo, corn, scallions, artichoke hearts, edamame, oregano, and arugula. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently.
  6. Serve immediately with vegan parmesan or refrigerate for a couple of hours to let flavors meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 12gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 220mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat gently if preferred warm.

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