Orzo Salad with Spicy Buttermilk Dressing

Orzo Salad with Spicy Buttermilk Dressing
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Orzo Salad with Spicy Buttermilk Dressing a try. This recipe serves 4. One portion of this dish contains approximately 15g of protein, 17g of fat, and a total of 448 calories. A mixture of parsley, garlic cloves, beans, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. To use up the low fat buttermilk you could follow this main course with the Meyer Lemon Pound Cake as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 30 minutes.

Instructions

1
Cook orzo according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
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Drain and rinse; drain well.
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Place orzo, corn, and next 3 ingredients (through beans) in a large bowl; toss.
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Combine buttermilk, 2 tablespoons cilantro, and next 8 ingredients (through garlic) in a small bowl, stirring well with a whisk.
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Drizzle over orzo mixture; toss. Top with avocado; garnish with remaining cilantro and parsley.
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DifficultyMedium
Ready In30 m.
Servings4
Health Score21
Dish TypesSalad
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