Chile Lime Orzo Salad

This Chile Lime Orzo Salad is great as a side dish, full meal or great to bring to a bbq or dinner party. The flavors are fantastic together. 

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked orzo
• 1 cup of corn
• 15 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 3 green onions, sliced
• 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/4 cup buttermilk
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, divided
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons sour cream
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon pink  himalayan 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

1. Cook orzo according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain and rinse; drain well. Place orzo, corn, tomatoes, green onions, beans in a large bowl and 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 and toss. Dice avocado and toss in.  Garnish with remaining cilantro and parsley.