Southwest Orzo Salad

• 1 cup uncooked Southwest orzo (use regular orzo if you can't find Southwest)
• 1 cup frozen corn, thawed and drained
• 1 - 15oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 3 green onions, white & light green parts only, chopped
• 1 peeled avocado, cut into chunks

Dressing:

• 1/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
• 1 tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice
• 2 tbsp. light sour cream
• 2 tbsp. light mayonnaise
• 3 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. crushed garlic

Cook orzo according to the package directions.  Drain and let cool.  Place orzo, corn, black beans and green onions in a large bowl.  Mix well.

Meanwhile, combine all of the dressing ingredients and mix well with a fork or whisk.  Pour dressing over the orzo mixture and toss. 

Serve with fresh avocado.  Enjoy!!