Best Orzo And Black Bean Salsa Salad Recipes

ORZO AND BLACK BEAN SALSA SALAD

Orzo and Black Bean Salsa Salad image

A southwestern pasta salad that is really easy to throw together. Orignially from the Veggie Life Summer '03 magazine.

Provided by helowy

Categories Low Cholesterol

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

8 ounces orzo pasta
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup frozen corn, thawed and drained
1/2 medium green bell pepper, diced
1 cup salsa, mild to medium-hot
1/2 cup chopped cilantro (or to taste)
3 scallions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

Cook orzo according to package directions.
Drain and rinse well.
Combine all ingredients.
Toss to mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.5, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 264.6, Carbohydrate 54.9, Fiber 9.1, Sugar 2.5, Protein 13

SALSA, ORZO, AND BLACK BEAN SALAD

Salsa, Orzo, and Black Bean Salad image

Categories Salad Bean Orzo

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
One 15-to 16-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup frozen or fresh corn kernels, cooked
1/2 medium green or red bell pepper, finely diced
1 cup prepared salsa, any interesting flavor (try chipotle or cilantro-garlic)
1/4 to 1/2 chopped fresh cilantro
2 to 3 scallions, green parts only, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice, or more to taste
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

Cook the orzo in plenty of rapidly simmering water until al dente. Drain and rinse until cool, then drain well again.
Meanwhile, combine the remaining ingredients in a serving bowl. Add the cooked orzo and toss together. Check the seasoning and serve.
menu suggestions
This is a pleasant accompaniment to Tofu Rancheros (page 58). Embellish the plates with sliced avocados and oranges.
Serve with Quinoa with Corn and Scallions (page 91) and a salad of mixed greens, tomatoes, avocado, and olives.
nutrition information
Calories: 272
Total Fat: 6g
Protein: 10.5g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 8g
Sodium: 280mg

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