Side dishe for 6

Healthy Orzo Salad

Name: Healthy Orzo Salad
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups dry orzo pasta; 2 1/2 cups chopped bell pepper; 1 cup cherry tomatoes; 1/4 cup chopped green onion; fresh cilantro to garnish (optional); optional tortilla chips for serving; 2 limes; 1/4 cup avocado oil; 1 tbsp white wine vinegar; 1/2 tsp sea salt; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 1/8 tsp cumin; 1/8 tsp paprika; 1/8 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup white wine or champagne vinegar; 1 tbsp mrs dash italian seasoning blend; 1/2 tbsp garlic powder; 1/4 tsp salt; freshly ground black pepper (optional)

$5.29for 418 minServes 6

Tender orzo combines with peppers, tomatoes, green onions, cilantro, and a bright lime vinaigrette.

Photo: peasandcrayons.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Pasta, 5.25 oz$0.10/oz typical	5.25 oz	$0.53Typical price
	Bell peppers, 0.8 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.8 lb	$1.94Typical price
	Cherry and grape tomatoes, 5.25 oz$0.30/oz typical	5.25 oz	$1.59Typical price
	Green onions, 0.25$1.19 each typical	0.25	$0.30Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.25$1.49 each typical	0.25	$0.28Typical price
	Lemons and limes, 2$0.60 each typical	2	$1.20Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$7.93

Swaps

Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilWine, beer and spiritsSalt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil

Not included in the cost.

18 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
6servings as written
$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$1.32 per serving$5.29 for 4

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups dry orzo pasta
2 1/2 cups chopped bell pepper
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped green onion
fresh cilantro to garnish (optional)
optional tortilla chips for serving
2 limes
1/4 cup avocado oil
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp cumin
1/8 tsp paprika
1/8 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup white wine or champagne vinegar
1 tbsp mrs dash italian seasoning blend
1/2 tbsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp salt
freshly ground black pepper (optional)

Steps

Boil salted water in a medium pot, cook the orzo for 8 to 10 minutes, and drain it well.
Whisk the lime juice, avocado oil, white wine vinegar, salt, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, and pepper in a large bowl.
Chop the bell pepper, halve the tomatoes, and slice the green onion while the orzo cooks.
Add the warm orzo, vegetables, and cilantro to the bowl, then toss until coated.
Stir in the olive oil, additional vinegar, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper if desired, then chill briefly before serving.