ORZO SALAD WITH SPICY BUTTERMILK DRESSING

Orzo Salad with Spicy Buttermilk Dressing image

Provided by Lynette !

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 20

SALAD:
1 c orzo pasta, uncooked
1 c corn
12 cherry tomatoes, quartered
3 green onions, sliced
15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
DRESSING:
1/4 c buttermilk (low fat ok)
3 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped and divided
3 Tbsp fresh lime juice
2 Tbsp sour cream (light ok)
2 Tbsp mayonnaise
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp ground red pepper
2 clove garlic, minced
GARNISH:
1 avocado, peeled and pitted, cut into 8 slices
1 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

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