DOUBLE-DUTY CHICKEN & FETA SPINACH SALAD

Double-Duty Chicken & Feta Spinach Salad image

In my all-purpose salad, you can change up the pasta, nuts and cheese. If you have tomatoes, leftover turkey or a fresh lemon to squeeze, go for it. -Donna Bardocz, Howell, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

1-1/2 cups uncooked orzo pasta (about 8 ounces)
5 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 6 cups), finely chopped
4 reserved chicken thighs from Double-Duty Chicken with Olives & Artichokes, shredded, or 1-1/2 cups any shredded cooked chicken
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
3/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

Cook orzo according to package directions for al dente. Drain orzo; rinse with cold water and drain well., In a large bowl, combine spinach, orzo, chicken, cheese, almonds and onion. In a small bowl, whisk remaining ingredients until blended; add to salad and toss gently to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 531 calories, Fat 26g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 627mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 29g protein.