Mediterranean Chicken and Orzo Salad In Red Pepper Cups



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Prep Time:
20 mins

Cook Time:
11 mins

Additional Time:
30 mins

Total Time:
1 hr 1 mins

Servings:
4

Yield:
4 servings


Ingredients

  • ½pounduncooked orzo pasta
  • ¼cupolive oil
  • ⅓cupred wine vinegar
  • 1teaspoonDijon mustard
  • ¾teaspoongarlic powder
  • ¾teaspoondried oregano
  • ¾teaspoondried basil
  • ¾teaspoononion powder
  • ½teaspoonsalt
  • ¼teaspoonground black pepper
  • ½cupgrape tomatoes, cut in half
  • ¼cupblack olives, cut in half lengthwise
  • 2ouncescrumbled feta cheese
  • 1grilled chicken breast half, diced
  • 2red bell peppers, cut in half lengthwise and seeded
  • 4sprigsfresh oregano

  • Directions

    Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the orzo, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink, transfer to a bowl, and let cool in the refrigerator.

    In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, oregano, basil, onion powder, salt, and pepper. In a large bowl, stir together the cooked orzo, tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, and chicken breast meat until thoroughly combined. Pour the dressing over the orzo mixture, lightly mix to coat all ingredients with dressing, and spoon into the red pepper halves. Garnish each serving with an oregano sprig.



    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    462

    Calories

    20g

    Fat

    52g

    Carbs

    18g

    Protein

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