Easy Orzo Salad

This easy Orzo Pasta Salad is packed with black beans, corn, and chopped red peppers and tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette.

Why Make This Recipe? • So easy! • Low cost meal • Great for lunch or potluck

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Only 8 ingredients: Orzo pasta, black beans, corn, red pepper, parsley, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and garlic salt.

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Make the dressing by whisking together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic salt, and pepper.

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Chop red pepper into chunks. Drain and rinse cans of corn and black beans.

Cook orzo pasta, then drain and rinse in cold water. Toss with balsamic dressing.

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Stir in red pepper, corn, black beans, and parsley, then season with salt and pepper.

Serve this easy orzo salad for lunch all week—great for a make-ahead meal!

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