ORZO SALAD WITH SPICY BUTTERMILK DRESSING

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Love macaroni salad, and love orzo....this is a combination of the two. This is a variation of what was found in a local newspaper, the Gulf Breeze News.

Provided by Lynette !

Categories     Pasta Sides

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 20

SALAD:
1 c orzo pasta, uncooked
1 c corn
12 cherry tomatoes, quartered
3 green onions, sliced
15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
DRESSING:
1/4 c buttermilk (low fat ok)
3 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped and divided
3 Tbsp fresh lime juice
2 Tbsp sour cream (light ok)
2 Tbsp mayonnaise
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp ground red pepper
2 clove garlic, minced
GARNISH:
1 avocado, peeled and pitted, cut into 8 slices
1 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

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

Edema Ismail
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The dressing is delicious and the orzo is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this salad.


Guruge Pahasara
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This salad is amazing! The dressing is creamy and tangy, and the orzo is cooked perfectly. The vegetables are fresh and crisp. I highly recommend this salad.


Sapana Thapa
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I'm not usually a fan of orzo salads, but this one is really good! The dressing is flavorful and the vegetables are fresh and crisp. I'll definitely be making this again.


Lo Leen
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This salad is delicious! The dressing is creamy and flavorful, and the orzo is cooked perfectly. The vegetables add a nice crunch and freshness. I will definitely be making this again.


Marcos Sousa
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The dressing is delicious and the orzo is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this salad.


Kalsoom Khan
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This salad is amazing! The dressing is creamy and tangy, and the orzo is cooked perfectly. The vegetables are fresh and crisp. I highly recommend this salad.


Nicky Sohigher
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I'm not a huge fan of orzo salads, but this one is really good! The dressing is flavorful and the vegetables are fresh and crisp. I'll definitely be making this again.


Qalb Abass
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This salad is delicious! The dressing is creamy and tangy, and the orzo is cooked perfectly. The vegetables add a nice crunch and freshness. I will definitely be making this again.


Naeem Joyia
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family. The dressing is amazing and the orzo is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this salad.


Ramanan Akali
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This is a great salad! The dressing is delicious and the orzo is cooked perfectly. The vegetables are fresh and crisp. I highly recommend this salad.


Ireane Coghlan
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This salad is so good! The dressing is creamy and flavorful, and the orzo is cooked perfectly. The vegetables add a nice crunch and freshness. I will definitely be making this again.


Kayah Banks
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I made this salad for dinner last night and it was a big hit with my family. The dressing is amazing! It's creamy, tangy, and just the right amount of spicy. The orzo and vegetables are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this salad again.


Arsh Hussain
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This salad is delicious! The dressing is creamy and tangy, and the orzo is cooked perfectly. The vegetables add a nice crunch and freshness. I will definitely be making this again.


Shoaib Siddiqui
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. The dressing is so flavorful and the vegetables are always fresh and crisp. I highly recommend this salad.


Joseph Longa
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great. It's the perfect dish for a busy weeknight.


Alec Begay
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I'm not usually a fan of orzo salads, but this one is a game-changer. The spicy buttermilk dressing is incredible, and the combination of vegetables and herbs is perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.


Faruk mia Mia
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This is one of my favorite summer salads. It's light and refreshing, and the dressing is so flavorful. I love that I can customize it to my own taste by adding different vegetables or herbs.


Sohel hossain
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I made this salad for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the spicy buttermilk dressing. I will definitely be making this again.


MK
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This orzo salad with spicy buttermilk dressing is a delightful dish that combines creamy, tangy, and subtly spicy flavors. The orzo pasta is cooked perfectly al dente, and the vegetables are crisp and flavorful. The dressing is the star of the show,