Orzo Pasta Salad with Sweet Corn and Blueberries
Chilled Orzo Pasta Salad with Sweet Corn and Blueberries may be a little unexpected, but after your first bite, you'll keep coming back for more!
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 213kcal
Equipment
- dressing shaker optional
Ingredients
- 1 box orzo pasta cooked to package directions and drained.
- ⅓ cup fresh lime juice approximately 3-4 limes
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons minced shallots
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1½ cups corn kernels frozen will work
- 1½ cups fresh blueberries
- ¼ cup chopped scallions
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro plus more for garnish if desired
Instructions
- Add the cooked pasta to a large bowl.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, shallots, mustard, and honey. Pour the dressing over the pasta and stir to combine.
- Add the corn, blueberries, scallions and ¼ cup of the chopped cilantro. Stir well.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Store in the refrigerator in a covered container for up to 7 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 152mg | Potassium: 149mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 67IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg