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Southwest Orzo Salad with Cilantro Lime Ranch Dressing
Orzo pasta that is filled with corn, black beans, cilantro, avocado and cherry tomatoes. The cilantro lime ranch dressing on top is incredible!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 400 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups uncooked orzo
- 1 (15-ounce) can corn, drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 Diced avocados
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
Cilantro Lime Ranch
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons cilantro
- 1 clove minced garlic
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Cook 1 ½ cups uncooked orzo according to package directions. Rinse in cold water and place into a large bowl.
- Add 1 (15-ounce) can corn, 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, 1 pint cherry tomatoes, 2 diced avocados, and ¼ cup chopped cilantro. Toss to combine.
Cup of Yum
Cilantro Lime Ranch
- In a food processor or blender, add the¼ cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup Greek yogurt, 3 tablespoons milk, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 2 tablespoons cilantro, 1 clove minced garlic, and ⅛ teaspoon salt and ⅛ teaspoon pepper. Pulse until blended.
- Pour the dressing over the orzo salad and toss until coated. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Calories
400kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
50g
(17%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
402mg
(17%)
Potassium
833mg
(24%)
Fiber
11g
(44%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
560IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
28mg
(31%)
Calcium
71mg
(7%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 400
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 400kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 402mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 833mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 560IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.