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Mexican Orzo Salad Recipe
Mexican orzo salad requires a little time for chopping preparation, but those who love Mexican food and orzo will find the effort worthwhile for this satisfying pasta fusion. This specialized recipe demonstrates how Mediterranean pasta can incorporate Mexican flavors while the chopping requirement ensures fresh ingredient quality. The dual cuisine love requirement reflects how fusion cooking appeals to diverse taste preferences.
This Mexican orzo salad recipe requires a little time for chopping, but those who love Mexican food and orzo will love this fantastic-tasting salad. It has the fresh taste of lime and cilantro!
Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 35 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients
1 (16 ounce) package orzo pasta
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 bunch green onions, chopped
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 small red bell pepper, chopped
1 small yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 (8.75 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 cup chopped cilantro leaves
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
6 tablespoons canola oil
5 limes, juiced
Directions
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain; transfer to a large bowl.
Add chickpeas, kidney beans, black beans, green onions, red onion, bell peppers, corn, cilantro, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Drizzle oil and lime juice over salad, toss to coat. Refrigerate to chill before serving, at least 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 457 | Calories |
| 13g | Fat |
| 74g | Carbs |
| 15g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 457 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 13g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 6% |
| Sodium 319mg | 14% |
| Total Carbohydrate 74g | 27% |
| Dietary Fiber 10g | 37% |
| Total Sugars 4g | |
| Protein 15g | 29% |
| Vitamin C 50mg | 56% |
| Calcium 81mg | 6% |
| Iron 4mg | 23% |
| Potassium 367mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
