If I don't have any chicken in the house I will make the salad without it and it still tastes yummy and delicious. If you aren't a fan of goat cheese feel free to take that out of the recipe or substitute it for a cheese you prefer (I use feta cheese because it's cheaper and easier to find). This is a great dish to bring to a BBQ or even make for lunch!
Enjoy!
Chicken Orzo Salad with Goat Cheese
Makes 6 servings (1 1/3 cup salad and 1 Tablespoon of Goat Cheese)
Ingredients
3 cups chopped grilled chicken breasts
1 1/2 cup trimmed arugula
1/2 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup chopped red pepper
1/4 cup red onion
2 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Pinch of salt and pepper
6 Tablespoons (1 1/2 ounces) of crumbled goat cheese
Cooking Instructions
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain well.
Combine pasta, chicken, arugula, tomatoes, pepper, onion, basil and oregano in a large bowl. Toss well.
Combine vinegar, oil, salt and pepper in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk.
Drizzle vinegar over pasta mixture and toss to coat.
Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Score per Serving (approx)
Calories 295
Fat 7.7 grams
Saturated Fat 2.9 grams
Carbs 32 grams
Protein 24 grams
Fiber 2 grams
Sodium 788 mg
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