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Corn and Orzo Salad with Lime and Cilantro Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
Vinaigrette
1 tbspn plus 2 tspn pure ground red chilies (mild or med-hot)
½ teaspoon cumin seeds
2 garlic cloves, minced
Juice of 2 limes
¼ cup red wine vinegar
¼ cup minced fresh cilantro
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
2/3 cup olive oil

Salad
12 ounces dried orzo (I have also used a soup mac – Tubetini)
1 ½ cups cooked pink or pinto beans or 1 (15-oz) can, drained and rinsed (I go for the can)
1 ½ cups corn kernels, cooked fresh (I double the amount, but I love corn)
3 green onions, chopped
3 ripe medium sized tomatoes, diced
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Directions:
Prepare the vinaigrette, in a small bowl whisk in the ingredients in the order listed, adding the oil in a steady stream until emulsified. Set aside.

Prepare the salad: cook the orzo until al dente, drain well and rinse.

In a large bowl, combine the orzo, beans, corn, onions, and tomatoes. Add the vinaigrette and toss to mix well. Season with salt and pepper.

Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Great with some grilled shrimp tossed in.

 

 

 

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