About the Recipe
A light and creamy green-salsa dressing highlights this easy pasta salad with Southwestern flavors
Ingredients
1 tablespoon tomatillo salsa
1 tablespoon low-fat plain Greek yogurt
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
¾ cup chopped red bell pepper
¾ cup frozen shelled edamame (4 oz.), cooked according to package directions, drained and cooled
½ cup cooked orzo, preferably whole-wheat, cooled
¼ cup chopped red onion
2 tablespoons shredded pepper Jack cheese
â…› teaspoon salt
â…› teaspoon ground pepper
Hot sauce, to taste
1 tablespoon toasted pepitas (see Tip)
Lime wedge, for serving
Preparation
Whisk salsa and yogurt in a small bowl. Set aside.
Combine tomatoes, bell pepper, edamame, orzo, onion, and cheese in a bowl.
Add salt, pepper, and the salsa dressing; toss to combine.
Season with hot sauce to taste, sprinkle with pepitas, and serve with lime wedge, if desired.