Cowboy Orzo Salad
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Enjoy a refreshing and colorful Cowboy Orzo Salad packed with bold flavors! Perfect for meal prep—try this delicious recipe today!
- Author: Camryn
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Southwestern
- 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
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cook orzo according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine black beans, cherry tomatoes, corn, red bell pepper, and red onion.
- Add cooked orzo to the vegetable mixture and stir gently.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
- Fold in diced avocado and crumbled feta cheese (if using).
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg