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Mexican Orzo Salad

By: NST62  
"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!"

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Prep Time:
24 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
2 Hrs 34 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

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

Directions

  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.
  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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 463 | Total Fat: 12.7g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 27, 2009 by Emily Tisdale Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Have to admit I subbed seeded jalapenos for the bell peppers...but this has to be one of the... MORE
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Reviewed on May 26, 2009 by bgeorgius 
This was an excellent summer side dish. It was better the next day and after than when first... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 2, 2009 by Joelle 
What a great summer salad! It was time consuming to make but so worth it! I couldn't find orzo... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2009 by irisranch 
Very good the next day, its a must you let it sit over night. It also makes a lot so if you... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2009 by moonfrost 
A little too much onion for my taste. I would omit the red onion and use only the green next... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2009 by Donna Mason 
This is a fresh, colorful salad. As others have mentioned it is a little bland so I added... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 5, 2009 by Julie W 
I took this to a potluck with Chinese friends and they all loved it since it was a different... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2009 by pizzadog 
This is a great salad for a crowd because it makes a lot! I added a couple of diced jalapenos... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 2, 2009 by BRATTYBLUEEYES 
This was good, but a little on the bland side, going to try to spice up the left overs for... MORE

 
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