CHICKEN-ORZO SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE

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Categories     Salad     Chicken     Quick & Easy     Lunch

Yield 6 1 1/3 C.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/4 cups uncooked orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
3 cups chopped grilled chicken breast strips (such as Tyson)
1 1/2 cups trimmed arugula $
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved $
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper $
1/4 cup prechopped red onion $
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon extravirgin olive oil $
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper $
6 tablespoons (1 1/2 ounces) crumbled goat cheese $

Steps:

  • 1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain well. 2. Combine pasta, chicken, and the next 6 ingredients (through oregano) in a large bowl; toss well. 3. Combine vinegar, oil, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Drizzle vinegar mixture over pasta mixture; toss well to coat. Sprinkle with cheese.

Roshan Ali
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Daniel
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This salad is delicious! The chicken is tender, the orzo is cooked perfectly, and the goat cheese adds a nice tanginess.


Nil Akahs
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great summer salad, but it's also hearty enough to serve as a main course.


Bradley Pettibon
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great make-ahead meal.


Buthaina Almahana
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I'm not a huge fan of goat cheese, but I really enjoyed this salad. The flavors all work together so well.


Mubashir Siddiqui
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This salad is so delicious and refreshing! I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Abdullah Kha
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I made this salad for my family and they loved it! It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


xXRay157
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This salad is perfect for a summer cookout or picnic. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Aubrey Peters
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I'm always looking for new salad recipes and this one is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it's packed with flavor.


shayan official
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great make-ahead meal.


lily west
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Tara Hernandez
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This salad is delicious! The chicken is tender, the orzo is cooked perfectly, and the goat cheese adds a nice tanginess.


Monica Ramirez
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great summer salad, but it's also hearty enough to serve as a main course.


MGW
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great make-ahead meal. I like to make it on Sunday and then eat it throughout the week.


Octavio Hernandez
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I'm not a huge fan of goat cheese, but I really enjoyed this salad. The flavors all work together so well.


Wiseman Madzivire
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This salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that I can use leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken. It's the perfect weeknight meal.


Ahmad Awad
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Mekonnen Wendmu
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This chicken orzo salad is a keeper! It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. I love the combination of chicken, orzo, goat cheese, and vegetables. It's the perfect summer salad.