Orzo Salad

Ingredients

• 1  avocado diced
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 
• 1.5 cups ears corn 
• 0.3 cup flat parsley chopped
• 1 pint grape tomatoes halved
• 0.8 teaspoon ground cumin 
• 2 tablespoons juice of lime fresh
• 0.3 cup olive oil 
• 1 cup orzo pasta whole-wheat
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 
• 2 tablespoons sugar 

Equipment

• bowl
• whisk
• pot

Directions

1. Bring a pot of generously salted water to a rapid boil.
2. Add the orzo and cook according to package directions, adding the corn in the last minute of cooking, until al dente, about 8 minutes.
3. Drain and transfer to a medium bowl. Set aside.
4. Pour the lime juice over the avocado and coat evenly (this will minimize discoloration).
5. Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, sugar, cumin, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
6. Drizzle over the orzo and add the avocado with lime juice, tomatoes, and parsley.
7. Mix until combined and serve warm or at room temperature.