Grilled Zucchini and Corn Orzo Salad
This Grilled Zucchini Corn Orzo Salad is fresh, flavorful, and perfect for summer with grilled zucchini, sweet corn, orzo, and a bright lemon dressing.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 356kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces uncooked orzo
- 1 large zucchini diced
- 2 cups frozen corn thawed (or 2-3 ears of sweet corn)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for grilling the veggies
- salt and pepper
For the dressing:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- zest from 1 lemon
- juice from 1 lemon
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 green onions chopped
- 4 ounces goat cheese crumbled
Instructions
- Bring a medium pot with water to boil.
- Add orzo and cook according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, chop zucchini and toss with corn and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Place zucchini and corn in a fine mesh grill pan and grill over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes. Note: if you are using corn on the cob, you can just brush it with olive oil and grill the whole cob on the grill, about 3-4 minutes on each side, turning twice. Then cool the corn on the cob and cut off kernels.
- In a large bowl, combine orzo, zucchini, and corn.
- In a small mason jar, combine olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, and salt. Screw on lid and shake well until combined.
- Pour over orzo and veggies, and stir to combine.
- Garnish with green onions and goat cheese.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 356kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 272mg | Potassium: 357mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 323IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2mg