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Lemon Orzo Salad with Chicken

A refreshing and light salad featuring orzo pasta, grilled chicken, and a zesty lemon dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup orzo pasta uncooked
  • 2 cups chicken breast grilled and sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Cook the Orzo
  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the orzo and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
Grill the Chicken
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. Let rest before slicing.
Prepare the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Assemble the Salad
  1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked orzo, grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, feta cheese, and parsley. Drizzle with the dressing and toss to combine.
Serve
  1. Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

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