orzo salad with spicy buttermilk dressing
Love macaroni salad, and love orzo....this is a combination of the two. This is a variation of what was found in a local newspaper, the Gulf Breeze News.
prep time
20 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- SALAD:
- 1 cup orzo pasta, uncooked
- 1 cup corn
- 12 - cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 3 - green onions, sliced
- 15 ounces can black beans, drained and rinsed
- DRESSING:
- 1/4 cup buttermilk (low fat ok)
- 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped and divided
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons sour cream (light ok)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- GARNISH:
- 1 - avocado, peeled and pitted, cut into 8 slices
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
How To Make orzo salad with spicy buttermilk dressing
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Step 1Cook orzo according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain and rinse; drain well.
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Step 2Place orzo, corn, and next 3 ingredients (through beans) in a large bowl; toss.
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Step 3Combine buttermilk, 2 tablespoons cilantro, and next 8 ingredients (through garlic) in a small bowl, stirring well with a whisk.
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Step 4Drizzle over orzo mixture; toss. Top with avocado; garnish with remaining cilantro and parsley.
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Category:
Pasta Sides
Category:
Pasta Salads
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Ingredient:
Pasta
Culture:
American
Method:
Stove Top
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