
Too Full Cravings
when you are too full but crave more

Chicken-Orzo Salad with Goat Cheese*
May 01, 2016
Prep Time : 15 minutes
Cook Time : 6 minutes
Yield : 6 servings (serving size: 1 1/3 cups salad and 1 tablespoon cheese)
Ingredients:
1 1/4 cups uncooked orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
3 cups chopped grilled chicken breast strips
1 1/2 cups trimmed arugula
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup prechopped red onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon extravirgin olive oil
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
6 tablespoons (1 1/2 ounces) crumbled goat cheese
Directions:
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain well.
Combine pasta, chicken, and the next 6 ingredients (through oregano) in a large bowl; toss well. Combine vinegar, oil, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk.
Drizzle vinegar mixture over pasta mixture; toss well to coat.
Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition:
Calories 295, Calories from fat 23 % Fat 7.7 g, Satfat 2.9 g, Monofat 2.8 g, Polyfat 1.1 g, Protein 24.4 g, Carbohydrate 32.1 g, Fiber 2 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Iron 2.4 mg, Sodium 788 mg, Calcium 40 mg
My notes:
You can use pre-made, frozen chicken breasts (such as the one by Tyson or what-have-you), pre-cooked rotisserie chicken you see in most stores, fresh chicken you grill, etc. We also use the pre-mixed salad in the bag/box. Serve with pita wedges. Any leftovers are great the next day to take with you to work and eat cold.
Recipe Found on: http://www.myrecipes.com/