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Orzo and Black Bean Salad | Melanie Makes

Orzo and Black Bean Salad

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 328kcal
Author: Melanie Bauer | Melanie Makes
This Orzo and Black Bean Salad is perfect accompaniment to any meal or as the actual main dish itself. Fluffy whole grain orzo is studded with sliced mushrooms, corn, green onions and black beans before being hit with a splash of lime and tossed with fresh avocado.  
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole grain orzo
  • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 8 ounces mushrooms sliced
  • 1 bunch green onions thinly sliced
  • 1-1/4 cups frozen corn
  • 15.5 ounces black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 lime
  • 2 avocados

Instructions

  • Prepare orzo following directions on package. Put in large bowl.
  • In large skillet, heat olive oil. over medium-high. Cook mushrooms, stirring occasionally until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add to bowl. Add green onions, corn and black beans to bowl. Juice lime into bowl. Stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Halve, pit, peel and dice avocado.
  • Serve salad in bowls topped with avocado.

Nutrition

Calories: 328kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 803mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 140IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2.6mg