Chicken and Orzo Salad

Brighten up your meal plan with this zesty and refreshing Chicken and Orzo Salad—perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep! Packed with tender orzo pasta, juicy cooked chicken breast, and vibrant veggies like cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion, this Mediterranean-inspired dish is a delicious balance of flavors and textures. Briny kalamata olives, creamy crumbled feta, and fresh parsley add pops of bold flavor, while a tangy homemade lemon-Dijon dressing ties everything together. Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes and served chilled, this versatile salad is ideal for warm-weather gatherings or a light, satisfying meal any time of year. Perfectly seasoned and endlessly customizable, this Chicken and Orzo Salad will quickly become a favorite in your recipe rotation.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Orzo pasta
• 2 cups Cooked chicken breast
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 0.25 cup Red onion
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.25 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Step 1

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the orzo pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, approximately 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.

Step 2

While the orzo cooks, dice the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, thinly slice the red onion, and chop the parsley.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked orzo, chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, olives, and parsley. Gently toss to combine.

Step 4

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together to evenly coat.

Step 6

Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.

Step 7

Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed. Serve cold or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1293.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2361.3

Total Fat 112.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 30.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 386.7mg	0%
Sodium 3817.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 187.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.4g	0%
Total Sugars 21.9g
Protein 158.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 870.8mg	0%
Iron 17.4mg	0%
Potassium 1420.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.2%

Protein: 26.4%

Carbs: 31.4%