Mediterranean Chicken And Orzo Salad In Red Pepper Cups
Adding freshly grilled and chopped chicken to salads takes them to the next level making it complete meal.
Recipe Summary Mediterranean Chicken And Orzo Salad In Red Pepper Cups
This yummy recipe won my mom a blue ribbon at the Wisconsin State Fair. It is very beautiful and flavorful!
Ingredients | Greek Salad Recipes With Chicken½ pound uncooked orzo pasta¼ cup olive oil⅓ cup red wine vinegar1 teaspoon Dijon mustard¾ teaspoon garlic powder¾ teaspoon dried oregano¾ teaspoon dried basil¾ teaspoon onion powder½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon ground black pepper½ cup grape tomatoes, cut in half¼ cup black olives, cut in half lengthwise2 ounces crumbled feta cheese1 grilled chicken breast half, diced2 red bell peppers, cut in half lengthwise and seeded4 sprigs fresh oreganoDirectionsFill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the orzo, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink, transfer to a bowl, and let cool in the refrigerator.In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, oregano, basil, onion powder, salt, and pepper. In a large bowl, stir together the cooked orzo, tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, and chicken breast meat until thoroughly combined. Pour the dressing over the orzo mixture, lightly mix to coat all ingredients with dressing, and spoon into the red pepper halves. Garnish each serving with an oregano sprig.Info | Greek Salad Recipes With Chickenprep:
20 mins
cook:
11 mins
additional:
30 mins
total:
1 hr 1 min
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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