Orzo Chicken Salad

Brighten up your table with this refreshing and vibrant Orzo Chicken Salad, a Mediterranean-inspired dish brimming with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. Tender orzo pasta, juicy shredded chicken, and crisp veggies like cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion come together with briny Kalamata olives and creamy crumbled feta for a perfect balance of textures. Tossed in a zesty homemade lemon-oregano dressing, this salad is a flavorful, healthy option that’s ideal for meal prepping, picnics, or a light lunch. Ready in just 25 minutes and easily customizable, it’s all the best of Mediterranean cuisine in one bowl!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Orzo pasta
• 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium Cucumber, diced
• 0.25 cup Red onion, finely chopped
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 3 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Cook the orzo pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked orzo, shredded chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything gently to combine.

Step 5

Sprinkle chopped parsley over the salad for garnish.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Serve the salad cold or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1375.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2654.5

Total Fat 127.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 34.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g
Cholesterol 505.6mg	0%
Sodium 4699.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 184.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.8g	0%
Total Sugars 15.4g
Protein 189.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 825.7mg	0%
Iron 19.3mg	0%
Potassium 2173.5mg	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: 43.3%

Protein: 28.8%

Carbs: 27.9%