Recipe

Summer Orzo Salad Recipe

	Alliberries / All my dishes 1 year, 3 months ago This is a party favorite!! Prep:25m Cook:8m Servings:128	Alliberries
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Ingredients

Ingredients:

4C chicken broth

4C water

1lb. orzo

1-3/4 C extra virgin olive oil, divided

4C baby spinach leaves

1 1/2 C thinly sliced sundried tomatoes

Grilled & Sliced boneless chicken breasts (approx. 3 breasts)( I marinate the chicken in Greek Dressing overnight.

1/2 C sliced kalamata olives

1 bunch green onions, finely chopped

1/2 C fresh basil, finely sliced

1/2 C pinenuts, toasted

2 (4 oz.) containers of feta cheese, crumbled

Juice of 1 lemon

Salt & Pepper to taste

Directions

Bring Chicken broth and water to a boil.

Add orzo, cook according to directions & drain.

Mix warm orzo with 1/2 C olive oil. Set aside until cool. Toss with spinach, tomatoes, olives, onions, basil, nuts, and cheese. Add 1/4C remaining oil and lemon juice. If mixture is too dry, add remaining 1/4 C oil. Season with S &P. Toss to mix lightly, but well. If making ahead cover & refrigerate up to 2 hours in advance. Bring to room temp. before serving. Add chicken breast to make into a main dish.

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Comments

elgab89 1 year, 3 months ago said:
Fast, healthy and super yummy! Great served with BBQ!

mamalou 1 year, 3 months ago said:
This is a MUST recipe for all of our family gatherings. Ali makes it best!

sas 1 year, 2 months ago said:
This makes the perfect orzo salad. I made it as a side dish without the chicken and used grape tomatoes because I like them better than sun dried in this dish. This is a keeper. Great as a side dish for any kind of party.

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