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Our Mediterranean Chicken and Orzo Salad is loaded with flavors and makes for a delicious and easy meal!
I was craving our Mom’s pasta salad, and thought it would be really good with a little Mediterranean twist.
I found this recipe and tweaked it, and we will be eating this one again and again and again.
Ingredients in Mediterranean Chicken and Orzo Salad:
- 8 ounces orzo pasta
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup white wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon basil
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup grape tomatoes
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives
- 1/2 cucumber, cubed
- 2 chicken breasts, cooked and cubed
- 2 ounces crumbled feta cheese
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How to make Mediterranean Chicken and Orzo Salad:
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine olive oil, vinegar, mustard, garlic powder, oregano, basil, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, mix together tomatoes, olives, cucumber, chicken, orzo, and dressing. Top with crumbled feta cheese and enjoy.
Other Mediterranean recipes you’ll love:
- Chicken Pita Tacos
- Mediterranean 7 Layer Dip
- Grilled Pork Kabobs
- Easy Flatbread Mediterranean Pizza
- Greek Bowls
Mediterranean Chicken and Orzo Salad
Fresh and flavorful ingredients come together to make this delicious dish!
Serving
Ingredients
- 8 ounces orzo pasta
- ½ cup olive oil
- ⅓ cup white wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon basil
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup grape tomatoes
- ½ cup kalamata olives
- ½ cup cucumber, diced
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cubed
- 2 ounces crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine olive oil, vinegar, mustard, garlic powder, oregano, basil, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, mix together tomatoes, olives, cucumber, chicken, orzo, and dressing. Top with crumbled feta cheese and enjoy.
Notes
We ate this warm, but it also tastes really good cold!
Nutrition
Calories: 660 kcal · Carbohydrates: 47 g · Protein: 34 g · Fat: 37 g · Saturated Fat: 7 g · Cholesterol: 85 mg · Sodium: 880 mg · Potassium: 666 mg · Fiber: 3 g · Sugar: 3 g · Vitamin A: 470 IU · Vitamin C: 7 mg · Calcium: 108 mg · Iron: 2 mg
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