Orzo Salad with Corn, Tomatoes, and Basil

By Pearly

Ingredients

• Dressing:
• 1 c uncooked orzo
• 2 c fresh yellow kernels
• 2 c shopped tomato
• 1/2 c sliced red onion
• 1/4 c finely chopped fresh basil
• 2 T lemon juice
• 1 T olive oil
• 1 tsp red wine vinegar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed

Preparation

Step 1

Dressing: combine ingredients in a jar; cover tightly, and shake vigorously.

Salad: Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salad 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, tomatoes, onion, and basil to pasta; toss to coat. Let stand 30 minutes.