Roasted Corn Chicken Orzo Salad With Garlic Lime Vinaigrette Recipes

ROASTED CORN AND ORZO SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare the vinaigrette by mixing the red wine vinegar, mustard, shallots, and olive oil in a medium bowl.
• Husk and remove kernels from cobs of corn. Then sprinkle with the olive oil and use salt and pepper to season to taste. Spread onto a baking sheet and roast in oven at 400 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes until the corn is tender.
• Prepare the vegetables by dicing the bell pepper, slicing the green onions, halving the tomatoes and chopping the marjoram.
• Make the Orzo by following the directions on its box.
• Toss the vinaigrette, corn, veggies and Orzo. Crumble the feta cheese on top and serve.

ROASTED CORN ORZO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook Orzo pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside to cool.
• Add 1 tablespoons oil to a large skillet, add garlic and saute over medium-high heat,and cook for about 3 minutes.
• Add corn and saute 3 more minutes.
• Remove from heat and let cool.
• In a large bowl combine orzo, tomatoes and basil stir well.
• Then add in cooled corn and garlic mixture
• In a medium bowl, combine 1/4 cup olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
• Pour dressing over salad and toss well.
• Serve at room temperature.
• ENJOY!!

ROASTED CORN CHICKEN ORZO SALAD WITH GARLIC LIME VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• GRILL: preheat the grill. Spray the ears of corn with cooking spray and sprinkle with salt, wrap in foil. Cook the orzo pasta according the package directions while the veggies are grilling. Grill time for veggies: grill the corn for 10-12 minutes turning every 3-4 minutes for even roasting. For the poblanos, grill for 4-5 minutes total or until the skin chars just a tad bit. Let the veggies cool. Dice the poblanos (remove the skin or leave it on, whatever you prefer). Chop the kernels off the corn.
• VINAIGRETTE: combine the ingredients for the vinaigrette in a small jar with a lid. Start with 1 tablespoon of honey and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cover the jar and shake until combined. Adjust with additional honey and salt and pepper to taste.
• ASSEMBLE: in a large bowl, toss together the orzo, corn, poblano, spinach, shredded chicken, and cilantro. Top with desired amount of dressing and serve immediately. For meal prep: portion the salad out into containers, pack the dressing separately and drizzle on right before eating.

CHICKEN & ORZO SALAD WITH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Spray large skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Add chicken and cook 10 to 15 minutes or until well browned and no longer pink in center. Cut chicken into strips or cubes.
• Combine chicken, zucchini, bell pepper, mandarin oranges and orzo in a large bowl; drizzle with vinaigrette and toss.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
• Stir in raisins just before serving.
• Season taste with salt and black pepper, if desired. Garnish as desired.
• For Citrus Vinaigrette Combine all ingredients in jar with tight-fitting lid.

ORZO SALAD WITH CORN, TOMATOES, & BASIL

Steps:

• To prepare dressing, combine first 6 ingredients in a jar; cover tightly, and shake vigorously.
• To prepare salad, cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt 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, tomato, onion, and basil to pasta; toss to coat.
• Let stand 30 minutes.