Chicken and Orzo Salad

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

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 6

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

• DRESSING

• 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.