Thursday, June 25, 2009

Chicken Orzo Salad with Goat Cheese

Ingredients
  • 1 1/4 cups uncooked orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
  • 3 cups chopped grilled chicken breast strips (such as Tyson)
  • 1 1/2 cups trimmed arugula
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup prechopped red onion
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 6 tablespoons (1 1/2 ounces) crumbled goat cheese
Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain well.

2. Combine pasta, chicken, and the next 6 ingredients (through oregano) in a large bowl; toss well.

3. Combine vinegar, oil, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Drizzle vinegar mixture over pasta mixture; toss well to coat. Sprinkle with cheese. Serves 6.

From Cooking Light

Submitted by Shelli

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