Orzo Salad With Corn, Tomatoes, And Basil

prep time:: 0 :

Serving size: 4

ingredients

Dressing
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp red wine vinegar
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
3 garlic cloves crushed
Salad
1 C uncooked orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
2 C fresh yellow corn kernels (about 4 ears)
2 C chopped tomato
1/2 C vertically sliced red onion
1/4 C finely chopped fresh basil

directions

To prepare dressing, combine first 6 ingredients in a jar; cover tightly, and shake vigorously. To prepare salad, cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain, and place in a large bowl. Spoon half of dressing over pasta; toss to coat. Cool to room temperature. Add the remaining dressing, corn, tomato, onion, and basil to pasta; toss to coat. Let stand 30 minutes.