Cowboy Orzo Salad
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Enjoy a refreshing Cowboy Orzo Salad packed with flavor! Perfect for meal prep or gatherings—try this delicious recipe today!
- Author: Kensley
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southwestern
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cook the orzo according to package instructions until al dente; drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine black beans, cherry tomatoes, corn, red bell pepper, and red onion.
- Add the cooked orzo to the vegetable mixture and gently stir.
- Whisk together lime juice, olive oil, and cumin; season with salt and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the salad and mix until well coated.
- Fold in diced avocado and crumbled feta cheese.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 5mg