Orzo Salad with Spicy Buttermilk Dressing

By Beepers

This tasty and colorful Orzo Salad gets a spicy kick from its Buttermilk Dressing which includes chili powder and ground red pepper.

From Cooking Light - 424 calories per serving

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked orzo
• 1 cup frozen whole-kernel corn, thawed and drained
• 12 cherry tomatoes, quartered $
• 3 green onions, sliced
• 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, divided
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice $
• 2 tablespoons light sour cream $
• 2 tablespoons canola mayonnaise $
• 1 teaspoon chili powder $
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper $
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 peeled avocado, cut into 8 wedges $
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

Step 1

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