Chicken And Orzo Salad Recipe

Name: Chicken And Orzo Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon stone ground dijon mustard; 1/2 cup red wine vinegar; 1 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped; 1 lb orzo; chicken stock (for preparing orzo); 2 lbs chicken, cooked, diced; 2 cups slivered almonds, toasted; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 cup celery, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 1 lb cherry tomatoes or 1 lb grape tomatoes, halved; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon stone ground dijon mustard
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1 cup olive oil
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
1 lb orzo
chicken stock (for preparing orzo)
2 lbs chicken, cooked, diced
2 cups slivered almonds, toasted
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 cup celery, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 lb cherry tomatoes or 1 lb grape tomatoes, halved
salt and pepper

1
Combine mustard, vinegar, olive oil, sugar, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper and basil in a bowl. Mix well.
2
Substituting chicken stock for water, cook orzo according to package directions until al dente. Drain and mix with 1/3 of the vinaigrette.
3
Toss chicken with 1/2 of the remaining vinaigrette. Add the orozo, almonds, red pepper, celery, green pepper, tomatoes, and salt and pepper to taste. Add the remaining vinaigrette and toss to mix well. Chill, covered in the refrigerator. Remove from refrigerator and let stand at room temperature one hour before serving.
4
Note: Crumbled feta cheese may be added to the salad before serving.

1427

kcal

Calories

105

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon stone ground dijon mustard, 1/2 cup red wine vinegar, 1 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Chicken And Orzo Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Chicken And Orzo Salad

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