Description
Lemon Orzo Salad with Chicken is a vibrant and refreshing dish, perfect for summer gatherings or a quick weeknight dinner. This salad bursts with flavors from fresh vegetables, herbs, and a zesty lemon dressing, making it not only delicious but also incredibly easy to prepare. In just 30 minutes, you can create a nutritious meal that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup uncooked orzo
- 2 mini cucumbers (chopped)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (quartered)
- 2 tablespoons red onion (chopped)
- 2 cups cooked rotisserie chicken
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1.5 tablespoons lemon juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 2.5 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orzo in salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Rinse under cool water and drain.
- While the orzo cooks, chop the cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and basil.
- In a jar, mix lemon juice, zest, olive oil, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper; shake well.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked orzo and all salad ingredients. Pour dressing over the top and toss gently to combine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg