Mediterranean Chicken and Orzo Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Pine Nuts Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Chicken and Orzo Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Pine Nuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces (1 1/4 cups) orzo; 1 cup diced cooked chicken; 1/2 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained; 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil; 1/3 cup chopped pitted kalamata olives; 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1 garlic clove, finely chopped; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 4 cups (about 3 ounces) crisp greens, like romaine or Boston lettuce, for serving

Servings: persons

8 ounces (1 1/4 cups) orzo
1 cup diced cooked chicken
1/2 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1/3 cup chopped pitted kalamata olives
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 cups (about 3 ounces) crisp greens, like romaine or Boston lettuce, for serving

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2
Cook the orzo according to the package directions.
3
Drain well.
4
In a large bowl, combine the orzo with the chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, olives, and pine nuts.
5
To make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
6
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
7
Divide the greens equally among four to six plates and serve the chicken and orzo salad on top.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces (1 1/4 cups) orzo, 1 cup diced cooked chicken, 1/2 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained, 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean Chicken and Orzo Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Pine Nuts 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.

Mediterranean Chicken and Orzo Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Pine Nuts

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