Mexican Street Corn Orzo Salad

Name: Mexican Street Corn Orzo Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup dry orzo cooked according to directions; 3/4 cup black beans, rinsed well; 2 tablespoons red onion, minced; 1 tablespoon jalapeno, minced; 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled; 2 cups charred corn*; 1 avocado, diced; 1/2 cup queso fresco cheese, crumbled; 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped; 1/2 cup mayo (no substitutes); 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1/4 teaspoon lime zest; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (I used medium strength); 1 teaspoon hot sauce; salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:10min

What could be simpler than having this go to Mexican Street Corn Orzo Salad recipe on hand when you want to enjoy a tasty and filling salad! This salad has it all - sweetness, savory, a bit spicy, fresh ingredients and bacon (oh ya, bacon!)

Updated at: Mon, 29 Sep 2025 19:10:24 GMT