Greek Chicken-Orzo Salad Recipe

Name: Greek Chicken-Orzo Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked orzo (pasta); 1 can (12 ounces) Italian-herb, diced tomatoes; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves or 2 tablespoons dried mint; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 can (10 ounces) white meat chicken, drained; 1 medium unpeeled cucumber, diced; 1/4 cup chopped, green onions; 1/4 cup pitted canned kalamata olives, sliced; 2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled; 1 cup shredded, fresh spinach

Servings: persons

8 ounces uncooked orzo (pasta)
1 can (12 ounces) Italian-herb, diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves or 2 tablespoons dried mint
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (10 ounces) white meat chicken, drained
1 medium unpeeled cucumber, diced
1/4 cup chopped, green onions
1/4 cup pitted canned kalamata olives, sliced
2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1 cup shredded, fresh spinach

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Preparation Time: Approximately 15 minutes
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Preparation:
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Cook orzo according to package directions without oil or salt, until al dente, or tender but firm. Drain and cool under running water.
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Drain tomatoes, reserving liquid. In a small bowl combine reserved liquid from tomatoes, olive oil, mint and garlic; set aside. In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, with drained tomatoes, chicken, cucumber, green onions, olives and feta cheese. Toss with salad dressing mixture. Chill. Fold in spinach just before serving.
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Nutritional Information Per Serving:
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Calories 270; Total fat 9g; Saturated fat 3g; Cholesterol 25mg; Sodium 520mg; Carbohydrate 34g; Fiber 2g; Protein 16g; Vitamin A 10%DV*; Vitamin C 15%DV; Calcium 8%DV; Iron 10%DV
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* Daily Value

319

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces uncooked orzo (pasta), 1 can (12 ounces) Italian-herb, diced tomatoes, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves or 2 tablespoons dried mint, and more.

Yes, Greek Chicken-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.

Greek Chicken-Orzo Salad

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