Grilled Chicken Orzo Salad
This Grilled Chicken Orzo Salad combines tender orzo pasta with grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and a flavorful dressing.
Equipment
- Grill
- Pot
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 1 cup uncooked orzo
- 2 breasts grilled chicken, sliced
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ⅓ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for grilling chicken)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Dressing
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orzo according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Grill the chicken until cooked through, then slice it.
- In a large bowl, combine the orzo, grilled chicken, avocado, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, red onion, and cilantro or parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients: olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey or maple syrup, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.
Notes
You can add other vegetables or proteins as desired. Adjust seasoning to taste.