Speedy Chicken, Feta, and Orzo Salad

Name: Speedy Chicken, Feta, and Orzo Salad recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 ¼ cups uncooked orzo pasta; 3 cups chopped grilled chicken breasts; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; ¼ cup chopped red onion; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano; ¼ cup red wine vinegar, or more to taste; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, or more to taste; ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt; ⅛ teaspoon cracked black pepper; 1 (2 ounce) can sliced black olives, or to taste; 2 ounces crumbled feta cheese

by Aaron Nicolas 1 year ago

3 (1)

15 minutes

369 kcal

34.8 g carbs

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Description

During the hectic workweek, this speedy, delicious cold pasta salad is sure to please! A fresh blend of tomatoes, grilled chicken, herbs, and feta pairs well with warm, rustic bread. Goat cheese (herbed or plain) or buffalo mozzarella work well too.

Ingredients

1 ¼ cups uncooked orzo pasta
3 cups chopped grilled chicken breasts
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ cup chopped red onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
¼ cup red wine vinegar, or more to taste
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, or more to taste
⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
⅛ teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 (2 ounce) can sliced black olives, or to taste
2 ounces crumbled feta cheese

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
2. Combine orzo, chicken, tomatoes, red onion, basil, and oregano in a large bowl.
3. Whisk vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl. Drizzle over the pasta mixture. Toss to coat. Sprinkle with olives and feta cheese.

Nutrition Facts

serving: 6 servings

calories: 369 kcal

carbohydrates: 34.8 g

protein: 26.6 g

saturated fat: 3.8 g

cholesterol: 60.9 mg

sodium: 275.3 mg

fiber: 2.1 g

sugar: 2.4 g