Speedy Chicken, Feta, and Orzo Salad

Speedy Chicken, Feta, and Orzo Salad

Recipe by Ellie's Mommy from allrecipes.com

Dinner,Lunch 30 Mins.

Ingredients

6

6 servings

  • 1 ¼ cups uncooked orzo pasta
  • 3 cups chopped grilled chicken breasts
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ¼ cup chopped red onion
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar, or more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, or more to taste
  • ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 1 (2 ounce) can sliced black olives, or to taste (Optional)
  • 2 ounces crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Combine orzo, chicken, tomatoes, red onion, basil, and oregano in a large bowl.
  • Whisk vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl. Drizzle over the pasta mixture. Toss to coat. Sprinkle with olives and feta cheese.

Nutritional Facts

Per 6 servings

  • Calories: 369
  • Carbohydrate: 35g
  • Fat: 13g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 27g
  • Sugar: 2g

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