Description
Grilled Corn Orzo Salad with Scallion Dill Dressing is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that brings together the sweetness of charred corn and tender orzo pasta, all enveloped in a creamy dill dressing. Perfect for summer gatherings, this salad is not only visually appealing but also incredibly easy to make, allowing you to impress guests with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears fresh corn
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- ¼ cup fresh dill, chopped
- 3–4 scallions, thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Grill corn over medium-high heat for 10-12 minutes, turning until charred.
- Cook orzo in salted boiling water according to package instructions (8-10 minutes), then drain and cool.
- In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, dill, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine grilled corn (cut off the cob), cooked orzo, scallions, and additional dill if desired. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 5mg