Description
A refreshing and protein-packed salad featuring grilled chicken, orzo pasta, and vibrant vegetables, perfect for summer!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups cooked and diced chicken breast
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and parsley.
- Add the cooked orzo pasta to the bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for an hour before serving.
Notes
- This salad can be made ahead of time and is great for meal prep.
- Feel free to add other vegetables or herbs as desired.
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken before grilling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: grilled chicken, orzo salad, summer salad, healthy recipe, meal prep