Citrus Chicken Pasta Salad

A light flavorful summer salad that is wonderful pool side. Cool and refreshing on a hot summer afternoon! Created this one for a ladies only pool party!

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 6-8
• Yields: 10 cups

Ingredients

• 4 -5  chicken tenders
• 1  cup  orzo
• 1  English cucumber, quartered and chopped
• 3  chopped scallions
• 1  cup  fresh  orange section (about 5 oranges)
• 1⁄2 cup  fresh squeezed  orange juice
• 2  limes, zest of
• 1⁄4 cup lime juice
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 1  tablespoon  fresh grated ginger
• 1  cup  toasted sliced almonds
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped fresh basil
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Salt and pepper chicken grill or broil till done.
2. Chop chicken and set aside.
3. Prepare orzo according to package directions.
4. Allow orzo to cool in large bowl.
5. Then add remaining ingredients with the chopped chicken.
6. Stir well and chill 1 hour.