Lemony Orzo-Veggie and Chicken Salad

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 1
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 1,046.3
  • Total Fat: 22.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 138.0 mg
  • Sodium: 202.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 136.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 8.1 g
  • Protein: 77.2 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Lemony Orzo-Veggie and Chicken Salad calories by ingredient



Number of Servings: 1

Ingredients

    Ingredients

    3/4 cup uncooked orzo
    1/4 teaspoon grated lemon rind
    3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
    1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
    1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
    1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
    1/4 teaspoon honey
    1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    1 cup shredded skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast
    1/2 cup diced English cucumber
    1/2 cup prechopped red bell pepper
    1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
    1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
    1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled goat cheese

Directions

Preparation
1. Cook orzo according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain and place in a large bowl.
2. While orzo cooks, combine lemon rind and next 6 ingredients (through black pepper), stirring well with a whisk. Drizzle juice mixture over orzo; toss to coat. Add chicken and next 4 ingredients (through dill); toss gently to combine. Sprinkle with cheese.


Serving Size: 4 servings (app 1.25 cups each)

Number of Servings: 1

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CONROYEA.