Orzo Salad with Spicy Buttermilk Dressing

Orzo Salad with Spicy Buttermilk Dressing

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 413.2
  • Total Fat: 12.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 3.5 mg
  • Sodium: 420.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 66.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 12.4 g
  • Protein: 14.9 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Orzo Salad with Spicy Buttermilk Dressing calories by ingredient



Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    1 cup uncooked orzo
    1 cup frozen whole-kernel corn, thawed and drained
    12 cherry tomatoes, quartered
    3 green onions, sliced
    1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
    1/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
    3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, divided
    3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
    2 tablespoons light sour cream
    2 tablespoons canola mayonnaise
    1 teaspoon chili powder
    1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
    1/4 teaspoon black pepper
    1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
    2 garlic cloves, crushed
    1 peeled avocado, cut into 8 wedges
    1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. Cook orzo according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain and rinse; drain well. Place orzo, corn, and next 3 ingredients (through beans) in a large bowl; toss.
2. Combine buttermilk, 2 tablespoons cilantro, and next 8 ingredients (through garlic) in a small bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Drizzle over orzo mixture; toss. Top with avocado; garnish with remaining cilantro and parsley.


Serving Size: Makes 4 1.75-cup servings

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JDEVASHER.

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    Good
    Tasty recipe. - 10/16/20


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    Incredible!
    Very Tasty............. - 10/15/20