Cilantro-Lime Orzo Pasta Salad
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Cilantro-Lime Orzo Pasta Salad
Description
Cilantro-Lime Orzo Pasta Salad features small, rice-shaped orzo pasta cooked until tender and quickly chilled. The dressing balances tart lime juice with smooth olive oil, accented by onion and garlic powders for savory depth. Fresh cilantro mixes into the dressing, infusing the dish with herbal brightness. The salad combines crisp green onions, diced red bell pepper, and halved cherry tomatoes, providing contrasting textures and natural sweetness.
The salad is seasoned with salt and pepper to taste and requires chilling to meld flavors and enhance the refreshing quality. It suits a variety of meals, especially as a cool, flavorful side dish during warm weather or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces orzo pasta
- 2 lime juiced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cilantro chopped, fresh
- 1 bunch green onions sliced
- 1 red bell pepper seeded and diced
- 1 pint tomatoes halved, cherry or grape
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook orzo according to package directions. Rinse with cold water and set aside.
- Make the dressing in a small bowl by whisking together lime juice, olive oil, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt. Stir in cilantro and pour over cooked orzo.
- Toss pasta with green onions, bell pepper, and tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until chilled and/or ready to serve.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 248 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 248kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 109mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 320mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1020IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 49.8mg | 55% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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