Chicken Orzo Salad
Quick to assemble, this Mediterranean-inspired salad features sharp arugula, sweet red pepper, and tart lemon juice.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup arugula or salad greens and parsely, for garnish
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 1/2 cups cooked orzo or other small pasta
- 12 tsp garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup sweet red bell pepper, diced
- 1 oz sliced skinless and boneless chicken breasts, grilled
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 1/2 cups fresh white button mushrooms, sliced
Directions
- In a large skillet, over high heat, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Add mushrooms; cook and stir until tender, about 7 minutes.
- In a medium sized bowl, combine mushrooms with chicken and bell pepper. In a small bowl stir together the remaining two tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper, thyme and garlic. Toss half of the dressing with the mushroom chicken mixture.
- In a large bowl, toss orzo with feta and remaining dressing until well coated. Spoon orzo onto a serving platter; top with mushroom-chicken mixture. Garnish with arugula or other salad greens and sprinkle with chopped parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 305
Calories from Fat 160 (52%)
(28%)Total Fat 18g
(24%)Saturated Fat 5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 11g
(6%)Cholesterol 17mg
(21%)Sodium 507mg
(15%)Potassium 528mg
Total Carbohydrate 28g
(10%)Dietary Fiber 3g
Sugars 3g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(18%)Protein 9g
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