Description
This refreshing orzo salad is perfect for a summer gathering, packed with nutrients and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn, frozen or fresh
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the black beans, corn, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
- Add the cooled orzo to the bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the black beans in lime juice for a couple of hours before mixing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salads
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg