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Orzo Salad with Corn, Green Beans, and Tomatoes

Orzo Salad with Corn, Green Beans, and Tomatoes
Orzo Salad with Corn, Green Beans, and Tomatoes might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe makes 8 servings with 290 calories, 7g of protein, and 15g of fat each. This recipe covers 12% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 1 person found this recipe to be delicious and satisfying. A mixture of wine vinegar, dijon mustard, tarragon, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

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In a 5- to 6-quart pan over high heat, bring about 2 quarts water to a boil. Meanwhile, rinse green beans, trim off ends, and pull off any strings.
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Cut into 2- to 3-inch lengths.
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Add beans to boiling water and cook until barely tender to bite, 3 to 5 minutes.
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Drain and immerse in ice water until cold; drain well.
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Fill same pan with 2 1/2 to 3 quarts water and bring to a boil over high heat.
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Add orzo and cook until barely tender to bite, 8 to 11 minutes.
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Drain and rinse with cold water; drain well.
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Meanwhile, husk corn, discarding silk; rinse ears. Holding each ear upright in a large, deep bowl, cut off kernels close to the cob.
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To make dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, olive oil, shallots, mustard, tarragon, and salt and pepper to taste.
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In a large, wide bowl, mix orzo with 1/2 cup of the dressing.
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Add more salt and pepper to taste.
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Spread level.
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Layer corn kernels, green beans, and tomatoes over pasta.
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Pour remaining dressing into a container. Cover and chill both salad and dressing until ready to serve.
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Shortly before serving, pour three-fourths of the remaining dressing over salad and mix gently to blend.
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Add more dressing and salt and pepper to taste.
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Ready In45 m.
Servings8
Health Score15
Dairy Free
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