SPEEDY CHICKEN, FETA, AND ORZO SALAD
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.
Provided by Ellie's Mommy
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Chicken Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 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.
- Combine orzo, chicken, tomatoes, red onion, basil, and oregano in a large bowl.
- 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 : Calories 369 calories, Carbohydrate 34.8 g, Cholesterol 60.9 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 26.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 275.3 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
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Sama Ramadan
r-s@hotmail.comOverall, this salad was okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either. I probably won't make it again.
moayad hakim
hm@hotmail.comI found the dressing to be a bit too oily. I would recommend using less olive oil next time.
JSR Writes
j@hotmail.frThis salad was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning.
Ashley Slater
aslater7@gmail.comI'm a big fan of this salad. It's so refreshing and flavorful. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great.
Mohammad Rahim (J.B)
r_m71@yahoo.comThis salad is delicious and easy to make. I love that it's a healthy option that's also packed with flavor.
Lovely Lynch
l@gmail.comI've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. The dressing is so flavorful and the chicken is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!
Jimmy Lawrence
jimmy.l53@gmail.comThis salad is a staple in my house. It's healthy, delicious, and easy to make. I love that I can use any kind of leftover chicken I have on hand.
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c_p74@gmail.comThis salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use leftover chicken, which makes it even easier.
Rina Thapa
t.rina62@hotmail.comI'm not a huge fan of orzo, but this salad was really good! The dressing was light and flavorful, and the chicken was tender and juicy. I'll definitely be making this again.
hackduke farid
hackduke.f36@yahoo.comThis salad was delicious! I made it for a potluck and it was a big hit. The dressing was perfect and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
David Byrne
db74@yahoo.comThis chicken feta and orzo salad is a lifesaver on busy weeknights! It's so quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use leftover chicken, which makes it even faster. The dressing is also really flavorful, and i