Corn and Zucchini Orzo Salad Recipe

CORN-AND-ZUCCHINI ORZO SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE 

By Food and Wine, July 2016

Recipe by Kay Chun, Photo Credit: Con Poulos

“Corn-and-Zucchini Orzo Salad with Goat Cheese

F&W’s Kay Chun takes pasta salad to a new level with sweet grilled corn, zucchini and a creamy lime dressing spiked with chile powder. She uses fresh cilantro to add brightness and then tops the whole salad with tangy slivers of fresh goat cheese.

Total Time: 45 minutes  |  Servings: 4

How to make this recipe

  1. Light a grill or heat a grill pan. In a large bowl, toss the corn and zucchini with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill over moderate heat until charred and crisp-tender, about 10 minutes for the zucchini and 15 minutes for the corn. Transfer to a cutting board and let cool. Cut 
the kernels off the corncobs and coarsely chop the zucchini. Transfer to a large bowl.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan of salted boiling water, cook the orzo until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Drain well and spread the orzo out on a baking sheet; pat dry with paper towels
  3. In a large bowl, whisk the mayonnaise with the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil and the lime juice, shallot, chile powder and 1/2 cup of the cilantro; season with salt and pepper. Add the orzo, corn, zucchini and the remaining chopped cilantro and mix well. Transfer to a platter. Using a vegetable peeler, shave the frozen goat cheese all over the top and serve.”

Suggested pairing: Mt. Beautiful Sauvignon Blanc

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