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Orzo Salad with Bay Scallops and Lime Dressing (Serves 5) is for Side Dish.

Orzo Salad with Bay Scallops and Lime Dressing (Serves 5) takes 20 minutes to prepare.

Orzo Salad with Bay Scallops and Lime Dressing (Serves 5) takes 10 minutes to cook.

Orzo Salad with Bay Scallops and Lime Dressing (Serves 5) makes 5 servings.

The ingredients for Orzo Salad with Bay Scallops and Lime Dressing (Serves 5) are:

1/4 lb orzo pasta
1 Tbls olive oil
1 cup fresh corn (or one ear)
1 cup frozen peas
1/4 cup chopped scallions, white and green part only
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsely
1 small bunch of chives, cut into 1-inch pieces (1/2 cup)
1/2 lb bay scallops
salt and pepper to taste

Lime Dressing:
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
.167 cups of lime juice
1 Tbls white wine vinegar
1 Tbls honey
1/4 cup olive oil
1/8 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp salt

Here is how you make Orzo Salad with Bay Scallops and Lime Dressing (Serves 5):

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the orzo and cook until al dente, about 5 or 6 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water and drain again. Place the orzo in a large mixing bowl. Add 1 Tbls of olive oil and toss to coat.In a medium pot, bring 3 cups of salted water to a boil, add the corn and cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until the kernels are tender. Drain the corn in a strainer, saving 1-1/2 cups of the hot liquid in a medium mixing bowl. Cool the drained corn on a plate. Add the peas to the hot liquid, let them set for 2 or 3 minutes, then drain and plunge into ice water.Toss all the ingredients together in a large mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. The salad may be prepared 1 day in advance but do not toss with the Lime Dressing more than 2 hours before serving.Lime Dressing:Place all the ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake well to combine. Store the jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.Serving Size: Serves 5Number of Servings: 5Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DLR4499.

The nutritional information for Orzo Salad with Bay Scallops and Lime Dressing (Serves 5) is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 5
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 308.9

• Total Fat: 14.6 g
• Cholesterol: 15.0 mg
• Sodium: 576.9 mg
• Total Carbs: 33.9 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.9 g
• Protein: 12.8 g