Lemony Orzo-Veggie Salad With Chicken

Name: Lemony Orzo-Veggie Salad With Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 5 cups, 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 177.44 ml orzo pasta; 1.23 ml lemon zest, grated; 44.37 ml fresh lemon juice; 14.79 ml extra virgin olive oil; 2.46 ml kosher salt; 2.46 ml minced garlic clove; 1.23 ml honey; 0.61 ml fresh ground black pepper; 236.59 ml cooked chicken, shredded; 118.29 ml English cucumber, diced; 118.29 ml red bell pepper, chopped; 78.78 ml green onion, thinly sliced; 14.79 ml fresh dill, chopped; 118.29 ml goat cheese, crumbled

Submitted by Haley K

"This is from Cooking Light July 2010. I brought it to a picnic and it went over well. It's mayo free so it holds up well on a hot day. I liked it so much, Thought I'd post it here for safekeeping. I did make a bit more of the dressing than the recipes called for, seemed a little dry otherwise."

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photo by Lori Mama

Ready In:: 20mins
Ingredients:: 14
Yields:: 5 cups
Serves:: 4-6

ingredients

177.44 ml orzo pasta
1.23 ml lemon zest, grated
44.37 ml fresh lemon juice
14.79 ml extra virgin olive oil
2.46 ml kosher salt
2.46 ml minced garlic clove
1.23 ml honey
0.61 ml fresh ground black pepper
236.59 ml cooked chicken, shredded
118.29 ml English cucumber, diced
118.29 ml red bell pepper, chopped
78.78 ml green onion, thinly sliced
14.79 ml fresh dill, chopped
118.29 ml goat cheese, crumbled

directions

Cook orzo according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain and place in a large bowl.
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.