Description
Cowboy Orzo Salad is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that’s perfect for any occasion—from picnics to potlucks or a refreshing lunch at home. This colorful salad combines juicy tomatoes, creamy avocado, and black beans, all tossed together with a zesty lime-cumin dressing. It’s not only delicious but also nutritious, making it an excellent choice for healthy eating. With its southwestern flair, this salad stands out and is sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine black beans, cherry tomatoes, corn, red bell pepper, and red onion.
- Add the cooked orzo to the vegetable mixture; gently stir to combine.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well.
- Fold in diced avocado and crumbled feta cheese gently.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 10mg