Summer Corn and Orzo Salad with Cucumber-Feta Dressing
- 1 3/4 cups crumbled feta cheese (about 8 ounces)
- 3 large cucumbers (about 2 1/2 pounds), peeled, seeded, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 4 1/2 cups)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 1-pound box orzo (rice-shaped pasta; also called riso)
- 4 cups yellow corn kernels (cut from about 4 ears)
- 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- Place 1 cup feta cheese, half of cucumbers, oil and 1 tablespoon water in processor.
- Process until smooth.
- Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
- Cook orzo in large pot of boiling salted water until almost tender, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes.
- Add corn; cook until pasta is just tender but still firm to bite, about 2 minutes longer.
- Drain pasta and corn.
- Transfer to large bowl.
- Add 1/2 cup feta cheese, remaining half of cucumbers and 1/3 cup chives; toss to combine.
- Mix in dressing.
- Season salad to taste with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup feta cheese and 2 tablespoons chives.
feta cheese, cucumbers, olive oil, water, orzo, yellow corn kernels, fresh chives
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/summer-corn-and-orzo-salad-with-cucumber-feta-dressing-105161 (may not work)