Family Food on the Table · by Kathryn Doherty★ 4.0 (9)
Southwestern Orzo Salad
NUTRITION · PER SERVING25M COOK
CAL 23%·PRO 43%
CARBS 72G62% OF CAL
16G FIBER47G OTHER9G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 12G23% OF CAL
5G SAT7G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Creamy orzo pasta salad loaded with black beans, fresh vegetables, and queso fresco with a cilantro-lime dressing. A Southwestern-inspired side that travels well.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 4- 10 oz. orzo pasta (see notes)
- 1 (15 oz.) can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 medium zucchini (diced small)
- 1 medium bell pepper (I prefer yellow or orange (but any color will do), diced small)
- 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco cheese (plus extra for serving)
- 1/4 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 jalapeno pepper (seeded for less heat)
- 1/2 cup packed cilantro leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 25M
CAL 23%·PRO 43%
CARBS 72G62% OF CAL
16G FIBER47G OTHER9G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 12G23% OF CAL
5G SAT7G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 15m
- Cook
- 10m
- Sodium
- 634mg
- Total sugar
- 9g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 613mg
- Calcium
- 298mg
- Iron
- 4mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 15M
- SODIUM
- 634MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.