Orzo Salad Recipe

Name: Orzo Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 box of Orzo (preferably Barillia); 1 Large red peper; 1 large yellow peper; 1 med red onion; 2 cups of black beans(drained and rinsed); 2 cups of either good quality canned, frozen or freash nibblet crisp corn; 2 stalks of lovage with leaves diced (used diced celery with leaves if no lovage is avail); 4 Tbsp of freash cilantro; 1 bottle 12 oz of Tequilla Lime dressing/marinade there are many brands avail.; 1/3 cup of olive oil as needed; 1/4 cup(scant) of apple cider vinegar; 1 & 1/2 cup of diced peper jack cheese; Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 box of Orzo (preferably Barillia)
1 Large red peper
1 large yellow peper
1 med red onion
2 cups of black beans(drained and rinsed)
2 cups of either good quality canned, frozen or freash nibblet crisp corn
2 stalks of lovage with leaves diced (used diced celery with leaves if no lovage is avail)
4 Tbsp of freash cilantro
1 bottle 12 oz of Tequilla Lime dressing/marinade there are many brands avail.
1/3 cup of olive oil as needed
1/4 cup(scant) of apple cider vinegar
1 & 1/2 cup of diced peper jack cheese
Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

1
Cook orzo according to package directions--after it has cooked strain and run cold water over it for a few mins. Set aside.
2
Dice peppers and onion into small pieces (about the size of the corn and balck beans)
3
Add to extra large bowl.
4
Rinse and drain black beans
5
add to bowl.
6
Add corn to bowl.
7
Wash lovage and dice with leaves and add to bowl.
8
Chop cilantro add to bowl.
9
Add cooked orzo and mix together with spoon.
10
Add all of the Tequila Lime Dressing/Marinade
11
continue to fold and mix well.
12
Add olive oil and apple cider and mix well
13
Add jack cheese
14
Taste it!
15
Add salt and pepper as desired.
16
let chill over night or at least 4 hours. It tastes better the longer it chills and the flavors get to meld.

516

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 box of Orzo (preferably Barillia), 1 Large red peper, 1 large yellow peper, 1 med red onion, and more.

Yes, Orzo Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Orzo Salad

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions