Corn Basil And Orzo Salad

Total Time: 2 hrs Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 1/2 medium red onion, finely diced
• 1/4 cup wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 3/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 8 ears fresh corn or 5 cups frozen corn
• 8 ounces orzo pasta (rice-shaped pasta)
• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced 1/4 inch
• 1 1/2 cups fresh basil, torn

Recipe

• 1 in large bowl, stir together red onion, vinegar, lime juice, salt and pepper. let stand 15-20 minutes while preparing corn.
• 2 holding ears of corn upright on cutting board, cut off kernels, being careful not to cut too deep.
• 3 meanwhile, bring large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. add orzo, cook 8 minutes or until just tender. add corn kernels, cook until water returns to a boil, 1 to 3 minutes. drain, rinse with cold water to cool.
• 4 whisk oil into vinegar-onion mixture. add orzo, corn, bell pepper and basil. toss until evenly combined. refrigerate at least 1 hour.