How to Make Mexican Orzo Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Mexican Orzo Salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that brings together the flavors of Mexico in a light and satisfying way. This salad is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a potluck, picnic, or just a simple weeknight dinner. With its bright and zesty flavors, it's sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.

The star of this dish is orzo, a small pasta that adds a wonderful texture and chewiness to the salad. Mixed with a colorful array of vegetables, beans, and a tangy dres...

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 24 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 34 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • 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.
  • 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

    457 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 319mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 74g
    • Dietary Fiber: 10g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Vitamin C: 50mg
    • Calcium: 81mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 367mg