Orzo Salad Recipe

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2-3 servings

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4 Ingredients Needed:

orzo pasta – 3 cups cooked

cooked chicken – 2 cups cubed

bottled prepared pesto – 1/4 cup or to taste

feta cheese – 1/2 cup crumbled

Make Ahead:
- Prepared store bought chicken may be used. If making your own, prepare as desired and cube 2 cups

- You may cook the pasta ahead of time as per the package instructions and measure out 3 cups

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1. In a mixing bowl, combine the pasta, chicken and the pesto and toss to combine well.

2. Add the feta cheese and toss again so cheese is distributed throughout the entire salad.


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Quick Meals - Menu Planner:

** Orzo Salad with Italian Bread and Vegetables: Serve the pasta salad along with Italian bread and steamed asparagus spears drizzled with lemon juice and olive oil.

Lunch or Light Dinner Meal Ideas:

** Serve this orzo salad recipe over washed lettuce greens along with pickled vegetables from the deli counter.

** Try serving this pasta salad recipe mounded on grilled portobello mushrooms with a simple tossed salad on the side.

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These simple ingredient exchanges give a little variety to this quick pasta salad and add a different flavor every time.

* Instead of Basil Pesto: try using a Tomato Pesto or Sun-Dried Tomatoes

* Instead of Feta Cheese: try Ricotta or Goat Cheese

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Other Popular Recipes:

Carrot Salad with Roasted Peppers
Garlic Lime Chicken Salad
Melon Salad with Prosciutto

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