The Best Summer Orzo Salad
You’re about to be the most popular person at the BBQ because this summer Lemon Orzo Salad with Chicken is a total crowd-pleaser!
- Prep Time: 10
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 1x
- Category: Side Dish, Pasta, Salad
Ingredients
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Salad ingredients:
- 12 ounces orzo pasta, cooked as directed
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Vinaigrette ingredients:
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl toss together all of the salad ingredients
- Add all vinaigrette ingredients to a bowl or mason jar, and whisk or shake until fully combined
- Pour vinaigrette over the salad and toss to make sure everything is coated evenly
- Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving. Keep stored in the refrigerator
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