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.

Md Shahariya
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it. The dressing was especially popular - it was so creamy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this salad again.


Linkjc69
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This salad was delicious! I loved the combination of textures and flavors. The orzo was cooked perfectly, and the vegetables were crisp and flavorful. The dressing was also very good - it had just the right amount of spice.


kabugho shifah
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This salad was very easy to make and it turned out great! I used a store-bought rotisserie chicken and it worked perfectly. The dressing was delicious and the orzo was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


John Amesquita
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it. The dressing was especially popular - it was so creamy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this salad again.


Mr Yeet
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This salad was delicious! I loved the combination of textures and flavors. The orzo was cooked perfectly, and the vegetables were crisp and flavorful. The dressing was also very good - it had just the right amount of spice.


Reagan Lwanga
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This salad was very easy to make and it turned out great! I used a store-bought rotisserie chicken and it worked perfectly. The dressing was delicious and the orzo was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


TExactly
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I'm not a big fan of orzo, but I loved this salad! The dressing was so flavorful and the vegetables were perfectly cooked. I'll definitely be making this again.


Obie R
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand. The dressing is also very versatile - I've used it on chicken, fish, and even tofu.


Kaylee Jade
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I made this salad for a party and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it. I used a store-bought rotisserie chicken and it worked perfectly. The dressing was delicious and the orzo was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Rosiara Alves
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This salad was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less cayenne pepper if you don't like spicy food.


Sahani Ramkesh Kumar
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I followed the recipe exactly and my salad turned out amazing! The dressing was creamy and tangy, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


rojhat racho
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my salad turned out really bland. The dressing was too thin and the vegetables were undercooked. I'm disappointed because I was really looking forward to this salad.


Ahasan Habib Dowel
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This salad was very easy to make and it turned out great! I used a store-bought rotisserie chicken and it worked perfectly. The dressing was delicious and the orzo was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


zainab shuaibu
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it. The dressing was especially popular - it was so creamy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this salad again.


Patti Riddle
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This salad was delicious! I loved the combination of textures and flavors. The orzo was cooked perfectly, and the vegetables were crisp and flavorful. The dressing was also very good - it had just the right amount of spice.


Kaysheana Wrathall
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I'm not usually a fan of orzo salads, but this one changed my mind. The dressing was so flavorful and the vegetables were perfectly cooked. I'll definitely be making this again.


Arati Subedi
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This orzo salad was a huge hit at my last potluck! The spicy buttermilk dressing was the perfect balance of creamy and tangy, and it really brought all the flavors together. I'll definitely be making this again.