Lemony Orzo-Veggie Salad with Chicken

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Photo: John Autry; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross
Total Time
20 Mins
Yield
4 servings (serving size: about 1 1/4 cups)
By Ivy Manning
July 2010
RECIPE BY Cooking Light

This colorful orzo and chicken main dish salad is packed with an assortment of chopped fresh vegetables and tossed with a tangy lemon dressing.  It's a great use for leftover or rotisserie chicken.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup uncooked orzo
  • 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon rind
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon honey
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast
  • 1/2 cup diced English cucumber
  • 1/2 cup prechopped red bell pepper
  • 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • 1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled goat cheese

Nutritional Information

  • Calories 275
  • Fat 9.7g
  • Satfat 3.8g
  • Monofat 3.9g
  • Polyfat 0.9g
  • Protein 18.2g
  • Carbohydrate 28g
  • Fiber 1.8g
  • Cholesterol 41mg
  • Iron 0.9mg
  • Sodium 338mg
  • Calcium 60mg

How to Make It

Step 1

Cook orzo according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain and place in a large bowl.

Step 2

While orzo cooks, combine lemon rind and next 6 ingredients (through black pepper), stirring well with a whisk. Drizzle juice mixture over orzo; toss to coat. Add chicken and next 4 ingredients (through dill); toss gently to combine. Sprinkle with cheese.

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Ratings & Reviews

Love this summer salad meal!

kwallace73
August 11, 2015
i added one can each drained and rinsed black beans and garbanzo beans & 1 cup corn and doubled dressing to insure it was moist the following day. We make this every other week and love it!

Tasty

bluenilegrrl
October 11, 2015
Simple and tasty and a great use of summer produce. I did think it was a tiny bit dry - might make more dressing if I try this again.

Good, but missing something.

HollyMcGarry
July 06, 2015
I was so excited for this, but I just didn't love it. I love dill, but this was all dill and nothing else. It was just missing something. For those who said it wasn't very filling, It is only 275 calories per serving, which is not really a 'meal' for most people. I made it 3 servings at 367 calories each, which I found to be a light and satisfying lunch.

Perfect Summer Side Dish!

MsStaufer
June 02, 2015
I made this for supper tonight, followed the recipe to the "T" and it was perfect!  I omitted the chicken and partnered it up with ranch oven baked chicken.  The portion is perfect and have enough left over for two for lunch tomorrow!

Four stars

cathilopez
May 08, 2015
I agree with the other reviewers that this is a very tasty salad. However, as one other person put it, it is not very filling. It doesn't work as a main dish. It was supposed to serve four people and two of us ate almost all of it in one sitting. 

Lemony Orzo-Veggie Chicken Salad

hollyjoyjoyjoy
May 01, 2015
Loved this recipe...so good!  Very easy to make.  I had a baked whole chicken left over from the night before in the refrigerator so having that cold and ready, it made making this very easy and quick.  I will definitely make this again. . 

missbluesky's Review

sccook
May 02, 2014
I just made this and it's really tasty! It took a little more time than I like for making a salad but I guess that's because I baked a huge chicken breast myself. I added capers on top! Yum.

Megandig's Review

Kateskinns
April 20, 2014
This is really simple to make and tastes fantastic! I've made it for picnics and gathering and everyone loves it!

hollyjoyjoyjoy's Review

northwestwolff
April 12, 2014
N/A

cathilopez's Review

poundridge
April 02, 2014
I made this tonight for the first time. My husband and I loved it!!! I made just a few changes~ I did not add any cheese or dill. The recipe was light and yummy. I will be making this again
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