This Orzo Salad with Low Fat Chipotle Ranch Dressing is a tasty and healthy dish that can be served at any time. The fresh and colorful ingredients taste great with the chipotle ranch dressing, which gives them a spicy kick. It's also low in fat, so you can eat it without feeling bad!
Ingredients: 1 cup orzo pasta. 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved. 1 cup cucumber, diced. 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced. 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped. 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped. 1/4 cup low-fat Greek yogurt. 2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise. 1 teaspoon chipotle pepper sauce. 1 teaspoon dried dill. 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. Salt and pepper to taste. Lettuce leaves for serving optional.
Instructions: Cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water. Allow it to cool completely. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled orzo pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and fresh cilantro. In a separate bowl, whisk together the low-fat Greek yogurt, low-fat mayonnaise, chipotle pepper sauce, dried dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined. Adjust the seasoning to taste. Pour the chipotle ranch dressing over the orzo salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Serve the orzo salad on a bed of lettuce leaves if desired. Enjoy!
