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Southwest Orzo Salad with Cilantro Lime Ranch Dressing
Orzo pasta that is filled with corn, black beans, cilantro, avocado and cherry tomatoes. The cilantro lime ranch dressing on top is incredible!
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
10
minutes
mins
Total Time
20
minutes
mins
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
orzo salad, orzo salad recipe, southwest orzo salad with cilantro lime ranch dressing
Servings:
6
Servings
Author:
Alyssa Rivers
Ingredients
1-1/2
cups
uncooked orzo
uncooked
1
can
corn
15 oz., drained
1
can
black beans
15 oz, drained and rinsed
1
pint
cherry tomatoes
halved
2
avocados
diced
1/4
cup
cilantro
chopped
Cilantro Lime Ranch:
1/4
cup
mayonnaise
1/4
cup
greek yogurt
3
Tablespoons
milk
1
Tablespoon
Lime Juice
2
Tablespoons
Cilantro
1
garlic clove
minced
1/8
teaspoon
salt
1/8
teaspoon
pepper
Instructions
Cook and prepare orzo according to package directions. Rinse in cold water.
Add corn, black beans, tomatoes, avocado, and cilantro and toss.
To make the cilantro lime ranch:
In a food processor or blender, add the mayonnaise, greek yogurt, milk, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, and salt and pepper. Pulse until blended.
Pour the dressing over the orzo salad and toss until coated. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories:
363
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
44
g
|
Protein:
11
g
|
Fat:
19
g
|
Saturated Fat:
3
g
|
Cholesterol:
5
mg
|
Sodium:
130
mg
|
Potassium:
843
mg
|
Fiber:
11
g
|
Sugar:
7
g
|
Vitamin A:
729
IU
|
Vitamin C:
30
mg
|
Calcium:
50
mg
|
Iron:
2
mg