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Herb Vegetable Orzo Salad Recipe

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The chilled salad our Test Kitchen tossed together is an ideal warm-weather refresher. Golden corn, grape tomatoes and fresh basil bring the very best of summer to the table. Subtly salty olives add an interesting contrast to the other sun-sweetened veggies

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Herb Vegetable Orzo Salad Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

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Ingredients

1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
2 cups frozen corn, thawed
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup grape or cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup pitted Greek olives, halved
1/4 cup chopped sweet onion
1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 4 teaspoons dried basil
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large serving bowl; add the corn, red pepper, tomatoes, olives, onion, basil and parsley.
In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, salt and pepper; shake well. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (3/4 cup) equals 192 calories, 7 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 157 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 5 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat.

Originally published as Herb Vegetable Orzo Salad in Light & Tasty June/July 2004, p6

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Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2012 by gerrian

Love this! I've made it several times.

Reviewed on Jul. 02, 2012 by Pinstripes

Awesome. Wouldn't change a thing.

Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2012 by beakiebean

Delish-it's a great side dish and a lovely cool main dish in hot weather.

Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2011 by sarahutz

This salad is delicious for the summer! I omit olives and use about 3 times the tomatoes called for. The salad comes out wonderful every time and is a great way to use up a bunch of tomatoes.

Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2010 by skipperstrucking

Great summer time salad. Light and refreshing. The dressing added a great flavor. wouldn't change a thing, make just as directed.

Reviewed on Aug. 04, 2010 by dmorriso

I make this salad all summer long & it is a hit at every picnic.Light & refreshing. Everyone asks for the recipe. Delishous! Thanks Taste Of Home!

Reviewed on Mar. 04, 2010 by maryb4

I tried this recipefor the first time and took it to a potluck, quite daring, but it was the hit of the day, the dressing is very light. It's a very healthy salad. It's a definite keeper.