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Orzo Salad With Corn, Green Beans, And Tomatoes


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Ingredients You'll Need

1 pound green beans
1 1/2 cups dried orzo pasta (8 oz.)
3 ears fresh corn
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup minced shallots
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon or 2 teaspoons dried tarragon
Salt and pepper
2 cups cherry tomatoes (12 oz.), rinsed, stemmed, and cut in half


Directions

In a 5- to 6-quart pan over high heat, bring about 2 quarts water to a boil.


Meanwhile, rinse green beans, trim off ends, and pull off any strings.


Cut into 2- to 3-inch lengths. Add beans to boiling water and cook until barely tender to bite, 3 to 5 minutes.


Drain and immerse in ice water until cold; drain well.Fill same pan with 2 1/2 to 3 quarts water and bring to a boil over high heat.


Add orzo and cook until barely tender to bite, 8 to 11 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain well.


Meanwhile, husk corn, discarding silk; rinse ears. Holding each ear upright in a large, deep bowl, cut off kernels close to the cob.


To make dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, olive oil, shallots, mustard, tarragon, and salt and pepper to taste.


In a large, wide bowl, mix orzo with 1/2 cup of the dressing. Add more salt and pepper to taste. Spread level.


Layer corn kernels, green beans, and tomatoes over pasta.


Pour remaining dressing into a container.


Cover and chill both salad and dressing until ready to serve.Shortly before serving, pour three-fourths of the remaining dressing over salad and mix gently to blend.


Add more dressing and salt and pepper to taste.


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