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Southwest Orzo Salad with Cilantro Lime Ranch Dressing

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Author Alyssa Rivers
Servings 6 Servings
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Orzo pasta that is filled with corn, black beans, cilantro, avocado and cherry tomatoes.  The cilantro lime ranch dressing on top is incredible!  

Course Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword orzo salad, orzo salad recipe, southwest orzo salad with cilantro lime ranch dressing

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

  1. Cook and prepare orzo according to package directions. Rinse in cold water.
  2. Add corn, black beans, tomatoes, avocado, and cilantro and toss.

To make the cilantro lime ranch:

  1. In a food processor or blender, add the mayonnaise, greek yogurt, milk, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, and salt and pepper. Pulse until blended.

  2. Pour the dressing over the orzo salad and toss until coated. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Southwest Orzo Salad with Cilantro Lime Ranch Dressing
Amount Per Serving
Calories 363 Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Fat 19g29%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Cholesterol 5mg2%
Sodium 130mg5%
Potassium 843mg24%
Carbohydrates 44g15%
Fiber 11g44%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 11g22%
Vitamin A 729IU15%
Vitamin C 30mg36%
Calcium 50mg5%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.