LEMONY ORZO-VEGGIE SALAD WITH CHICKEN

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Categories     Lemon     Pasta     Salad

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup orzo, uncooked
1/2 teaspoon lemon rind, grated
6 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
8 ounces chicken breast, cooked and shredded
1/2 cup English cucumber, diced
1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1/3 cup green onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped

Steps:

  • Cook orzo according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain and place in a large bowl.
  • While orzo cooks, combine lemon rind and next 6 ingredients, stirring well with a whisk.
  • Drizzle juice mixture over orzo; toss to coat.
  • Add chicken and next 4 ingredients; toss gently to combine.

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