Cowboy Orzo Salad
Cowboy Orzo Salad is a bold and colorful side dish made with tender orzo, black beans, corn, bell pepper, tomato, and a zesty chipotle-lime dressing. It’s a vibrant twist on cowboy caviar—perfect for BBQs, meal prep, or potlucks!
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 1 cup uncooked orzo
- 1 large tomato diced
- 1 large bell pepper diced (any color)
- ¼ medium red onion diced
- 1 cup canned corn kernels
- 1 cup canned black beans drained and rinsed
- ½ cup chopped cilantro
For the Dressing
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- ½ tsp chipotle powder
- ½ tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp sea salt or to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Cook orzo according to package instructions.
- Rinse with cold water and drain.
- In a jar, whisk together dressing ingredients and shake until combined.
- In a large bowl, combine orzo, diced veggies, beans, and cilantro.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss well.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://wimpysdiner.net/cowboy-orzo-salad/