Mediterranean Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons tarragon vinegar; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon; 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 3 cups diced cooked chicken (from one 3-pound purchased cooked chicken); 1/2 cup orzo (rice-shaped pasta; about 3 ounces); 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes (about 10 ounces); 1 6-ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pitted Kalamata olives; 1/3 cup dried currants; 1 1/2 tablespoons drained capers

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons tarragon vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
3 cups diced cooked chicken (from one 3-pound purchased cooked chicken)
1/2 cup orzo (rice-shaped pasta; about 3 ounces)
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes (about 10 ounces)
1 6-ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pitted Kalamata olives
1/3 cup dried currants
1 1/2 tablespoons drained capers

1
Combine oil, vinegar, tarragon, lemon juice, and mustard in small bowl; whisk to blend.
2
Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
3
Place chicken in medium bowl.
4
Mix in 1/4 cup dressing.
5
Cook orzo in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite.
6
Drain.
7
Rinse under cold water to cool; drain well.
8
Transfer orzo to large bowl.
9
Stir in remaining dressing and toss to coat.
10
Add chicken mixture, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, olives, currants, and capers.
11
Season salad to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

510

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons tarragon vinegar, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon, 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean Chicken Salad falls under the Salads 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 Salad

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