CHICKEN & ORZO SALAD WITH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE

Chicken & Orzo Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette image

Provided by Dancer

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

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nonstick cooking spray
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
2 1/2 cups zucchini, sliced and quartered
2 cups red bell peppers, sliced
1 (4 ounce) can mandarin orange sections
8 ounces orzo pasta, cooked and cooled to room temperature
1/2 cup dark raisin
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons orange juice
2 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons honey mustard
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 green onion, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Spray large skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Add chicken and cook 10 to 15 minutes or until well browned and no longer pink in center. Cut chicken into strips or cubes.
Combine chicken, zucchini, bell pepper, mandarin oranges and orzo in a large bowl; drizzle with vinaigrette and toss.
Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
Stir in raisins just before serving.
Season taste with salt and black pepper, if desired. Garnish as desired.
For Citrus Vinaigrette Combine all ingredients in jar with tight-fitting lid.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.9, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 48.4, Sodium 244, Carbohydrate 51, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 17.8, Protein 22.9