Chicken and Orzo Salad

Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 20 Minutes

Servings: 6

From The Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan. Canned tuna can be substituted for the chicken.

Ingredients:

1 cup orzo pasta

2 cups diced cooked chicken breasts

3/4 cup frozen peas, thawed

1/2 cup sliced scallion

1/2 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta

1/3 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil, drained and chopped (reserve the oil)

2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill

dried dill

2 tablespoons reserved tomato oil

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon crushed garlic

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions:

1. Cook the orzo according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water, drain again.
2. Place the orzo and remaining salad ingredients in a large bowl and toss to mix.
3. Combine all dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk well. Pour the dressing over the salad an toss to mix. Cover and refrigerate at least one hour before serving. Can be served on a bed of fresh salad greens if desired.

By RecipeOfHealth.com