Mexican Orzo Salad

Name: Mexican Orzo Salad
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: United Kingdom
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package orzo pasta; 1 small red bell pepper, chopped; 1 small yellow bell pepper, chopped; 1 bunch green onions, chopped; 1 small red onion, finely chopped; 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 (8.75 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained; 1 cup chopped cilantro leaves; salt to taste; pepper to taste; 5 limes, juiced; 6 tablespoons canola oil

This takes a little time for chopping, but for those who love Mexican food and orzo, you will love this fantastic tasting salad. It has the fresh taste of lime and cilantro!

INGRIDIENT

1 (16 ounce) package orzo pasta

1 small red bell pepper, chopped

1 small yellow bell pepper, chopped

1 bunch green onions, chopped

1 small red onion, finely chopped

1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained

1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained

1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained

1 (8.75 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained

1 cup chopped cilantro leaves

salt to taste

pepper to taste

5 limes, juiced

6 tablespoons canola oil

DIRECTION

Step: 1

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in the orzo, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain.

Step: 2

Place the drained orzo in a large salad bowl, and fold in the red pepper, yellow pepper, green onions, red onion, chickpeas, kidney beans, black beans, corn, cilantro, and salt and pepper to taste. Pour the lime juice and oil over the salad, toss to coat, and refrigerate at least 2 hours to chill before serving.

NUTRITION FACT

Per Serving: 457 calories; protein 14.7g; carbohydrates 73.7g; fat 12.9g; sodium 319.3mg.

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