Chicken Orzo Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 cups uncooked orzo pasta
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup orange juice
1 1/2 tbsp vinegar
3/4 tsp salt
1 tsp grated orange zest
4 cups chopped cooked chicken breast
1 cantaloupe, cut into bite-size pieces
1 cup red seedless grapes, halved
1 cup low-fat mayonnaise
3/4 cup cashew halves
1 head lettuce leaves , for lining salad bowls

Directions:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Rinse with cold water, drain, and set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together oil, orange juice, vinegar, salt, and orange zest. Stir in cooked chicken until coated. Stir in cooked orzo, cantaloupe, grape halves, and mayonnaise. Cover and chill for 4 to 6 hours. Just before serving, stir in cashews. Serve in lettuce lined bowls.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	884.28 Kcal (3702 kJ)
Calories from fat	508.23 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	56.47g	87%
Cholesterol	82.9mg	28%
Sodium	1107.3mg	46%
Potassium	998.47mg	21%
Total Carbs	64.37g	21%
Sugars	16.41g	66%
Dietary Fiber	3.2g	13%
Protein	34.13g	68%
Vitamin C	42.8mg	71%
Iron	4.2mg	23%
Calcium	62.9mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	184.26 Kcal (771 kJ)
Calories from fat	105.9 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.77g	87%
Cholesterol	17.27mg	28%
Sodium	230.73mg	46%
Potassium	208.05mg	21%
Total Carbs	13.41g	21%
Sugars	3.42g	66%
Dietary Fiber	0.67g	13%
Protein	7.11g	68%
Vitamin C	8.9mg	71%
Iron	0.9mg	23%
Calcium	13.1mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

21.8

Points
24

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low cholesterol

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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