Mom's Chicken Orzo Salad

Name: Mom's Chicken Orzo Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups orzo; 3 cups chicken breast strips, grilled and chopped; 1 1/2 cups arugula, trimmed; 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved; 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped; 1/4 cup red onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons basil, chopped; 1 teaspoon oregano, chopped; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 6 tablespoons goat cheese, crumbled, for topping

Italian Chicken Summer

Time: 20 minutes

Yield: 6 servings

About

Just like Mom used to make! Mom’s Chicken Orzo Salad is easy and quick to make, and it makes for a perfect summer lunch, dinner, or side dish. Refreshing arugula, bright and bursting grape tomatoes, and creamy goat cheese mingle with tender orzo and juicy grilled chicken for a hearty yet light meal. Mom’s Chicken Orzo Salad is anything but boring, so make sure you make enough for everyone!

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups orzo
3 cups chicken breast strips, grilled and chopped
1 1/2 cups arugula, trimmed
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup red onion, chopped
2 tablespoons basil, chopped
1 teaspoon oregano, chopped
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
6 tablespoons goat cheese, crumbled, for topping

Directions

Step 1 -Cook the orzo pasta according to package directions. Drain well.

Step 2 -Combine the cooked pasta, the chicken, the arugula, the grape tomatoes, the red bell pepper, the red onion, the basil, and the oregano in a large bowl, tossing well.

Step 3 -Combine the vinegar, the oil, the salt, and the black pepper in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk.

Step 4 -Drizzle the vinegar mixture over the pasta mixture, tossing well to coat.

Step 5 -Sprinkle the pasta with the cheese.

Step 6 -Serve.

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