Categories: chicken orzo salad
Ingredients
- * 3/4 cup uncooked orzo
- * 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- * 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- * 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- * 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- * 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- * 1/4 teaspoon honey
- * 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- * 1 cup shredded skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast
- * 1/2 cup diced English cucumber
- * 1/2 cup prechopped red bell pepper
- * 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
- * 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- * 1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled goat cheese- I will use feta instead
Directions
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Cook orzo according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain and place in a large bowl.
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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.