Grilled Corn Orzo Salad with Chili Lime Vinaigrette

By angelahon

Grilled Corn Orzo Salad with Chili Lime Vinaigrette

Ingredients

• Ingredients •1 cup orzo, uncooked
• 2 ears sweet corn
• 1/2 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
• 1 avocado, chopped
• 1/4 small red onion, minced
• 2 Tablespoons chopped basil
• For the Chili Lime Vinaigrette:•3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 Tablespoon honey
• Juice of 1/2 lime
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• Salt & pepper

Preparation

Step 1

•Cook orzo in a large pot of salted, boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
•Shuck corn then grill for 5-6 minutes, rotating every minute or so to evenly char on all sides. Let cool slightly, then cut kernels off the cob.
•Combine cooked orzo and corn kernels with tomatoes, avocado, red onion, and basil in a large bowl and stir to combine.
•For the Chili Lime Vinaigrette: Combine all ingredients in a small bowl, and whisk to combine. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve chilled, or at room temperature