SPEEDY CHICKEN, FETA, AND ORZO SALAD
During the hectic workweek, this speedy, delicious cold pasta salad is sure to please! A fresh blend of tomatoes, grilled chicken, herbs, and feta pairs well with warm, rustic bread. Goat cheese (herbed or plain) or buffalo mozzarella work well too.
Provided by Ellie's Mommy
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Chicken Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 calories, Carbohydrate 34.8 g, Cholesterol 60.9 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 26.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 275.3 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
CHICKEN ORZO SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE
Make and share this Chicken Orzo Salad With Goat Cheese recipe from Food.com.
Provided by dicentra
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain well.
- Combine pasta, chicken, and the next 6 ingredients (through oregano) in a large bowl; toss well.
- Combine vinegar, oil, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk.
- Drizzle vinegar mixture over pasta mixture; toss well to coat. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.5, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 59.5, Sodium 106.3, Carbohydrate 28.9, Fiber 2, Sugar 2.5, Protein 26.9
GREEK CHICKEN AND ORZO PASTA SALAD
Provided by Katie Lee Biegel
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- For the chicken: In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, salt, oregano, garlic powder, pepper and lemon juice. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium high.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade. Grill the chicken until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Slice the chicken into 1-inch-wide pieces. Set aside.
- For the breadcrumbs: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a medium ovensafe skillet, heat the butter, olive oil and garlic over low heat until the garlic begins to sizzle. Add the breadcrumbs and salt and toss to coat. Transfer to the oven and toast until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
- For the dressing: Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, salt, oregano, pepper, garlic and lemon juice in a small bowl until combined.
- For the salad: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the orzo and cook until al dente, 7 to 8 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large serving bowl. Toss with the dressing while still hot, then let cool to room temperature.
- When cool, stir in the tomatoes, cucumber and parsley. Top with the feta, sliced chicken and breadcrumbs.
ORZO WITH HAM AND GOAT CHEESE
Time 25m
Yield Makes 6 main-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat broiler and lightly oil a flameproof 3-quart shallow baking dish (2 inches deep).
- Cook orzo in a 6-quart pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Reserve 3/4 cup pasta cooking water, then drain orzo in a colander. Toss hot orzo with remaining ingredients, reserved cooking water, and salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl until cheese is melted.
- Transfer orzo mixture to baking dish and broil 2 inches from heat until lightly browned, about 4 minutes.
ORZO WITH GARBANZO BEANS, GOAT CHEESE, AND OREGANO
Provided by Amy Finley
Categories Picnic Vegetarian Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy High Fiber Dinner Lunch Goat Cheese Chickpea Summer Family Reunion Poker/Game Night Healthy Potluck Bon Appétit Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher Small Plates
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook orzo in large saucepan of boiling salted water until just tender, stirring occasionally. Drain orzo.
- Whisk olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and minced garlic to blend in large serving bowl. Add drained garbanzo beans, cooked orzo, and chopped fresh oregano; toss salad to coat. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper. Gently stir in crumbled goat cheese. Serve orzo salad warm or at room temperature.
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