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Grilled Corn Orzo Salad with Scallion Dill Dressing

Grilled Corn Orzo Salad with Creamy Scallion Dill Dressing

Enjoy a vibrant Grilled Corn Orzo Salad with Scallion Dill Dressing, a perfect summer addition to any gathering.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad Base
  • 1 cup Orzo substitute with any small pasta or gluten-free grain like quinoa
  • 2 ears Corn fresh sweet yellow corn or frozen charred corn
  • 4 whole Scallions or sautéed shallots or marinated red onions
  • 1 cup Edamame or replace with fava beans or white beans
  • 1 cup Artichoke Hearts jarred marinated varieties or swap for sun-dried tomatoes
  • 2 cups Arugula or substitute with spinach or baby kale
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Avocado Oil or regular olive oil
  • 1 whole Lemon fresh lemon juice and zest recommended
  • 2 teaspoons Herbs (Dill & Oregano) or use fresh basil or parsley
  • 1 tablespoon Miso Paste or substitute with nutritional yeast or Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup Vegan Parmesan optional for extra creaminess

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • grill pan
  • Small Skillet
  • blender or food processor

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Cook the Orzo: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the orzo and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. Grill the Corn: Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and brush lightly with avocado oil. Grill corn cobs for 10-12 minutes until charred and tender. Cool, then cut kernels off the cob.
  3. Sear Scallions & Cook Garlic: Sear white parts of scallions in the grill pan for 2-3 minutes. Sauté minced garlic in oil over low heat until golden, about 2 minutes. Let cool.
  4. Make the Dressing: In a blender, combine sautéed garlic, grilled scallions, lemon zest, lemon juice, vinegar, avocado oil, miso paste, and salt. Blend until smooth, then add fresh dill and pulse to combine.
  5. Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine cooked orzo, grilled corn, scallions, artichoke hearts, edamame, and arugula. Toss with the creamy dressing until well mixed.
  6. Serve or Store: Serve salad immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 12gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh herbs and make the salad a few hours in advance.

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