Best 3 Chicken Feta And Orzo Salad Recipes
Welcome to the comprehensive guide to creating a delectable and refreshing chicken feta and orzo salad. With its vibrant flavors, delightful textures, and versatile ingredients, this salad is a perfect choice for potlucks, picnics, or as a light and healthy weeknight meal. Whether you prefer a traditional Mediterranean-inspired dish or a more modern twist, this article will provide you with the inspiration and instructions you need to craft the perfect chicken feta and orzo salad. From selecting the freshest ingredients to assembling and dressing the salad, we'll cover everything you need to know to impress your family and friends with this delicious and satisfying recipe.
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SPEEDY CHICKEN, FETA, AND ORZO SALAD
During the hectic workweek, this speedy, delicious cold pasta salad is sure to please! A fresh blend of tomatoes, grilled chicken, herbs, and feta pairs well with warm, rustic bread. Goat cheese (herbed or plain) or buffalo mozzarella work well too.
Provided by Ellie's Mommy
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Chicken Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Combine orzo, chicken, tomatoes, red onion, basil, and oregano in a large bowl.
- Whisk vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl. Drizzle over the pasta mixture. Toss to coat. Sprinkle with olives and feta cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 calories, Carbohydrate 34.8 g, Cholesterol 60.9 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 26.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 275.3 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
ROASTED CHICKEN, ARTICHOKE, FETA AND ORZO SALAD
Colorful and easy salad to make in advance to serve chilled or room temperature. Using rotisserie chicken limits cooking to boiling pasta. Transports easily. Has a "Greek" flavor, but not traditional. Easily modified for size of group or individual tastes. Add other vegetables (mushrooms, zucchini) as desired. I'm always asked where I bought the salad, I'm assuming that's a compliment.
Provided by love2ck
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Whisk dressing ingredients together.
- Boil orzo pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain reserving some pasta water.
- Place orzo (warm pasta will absorb more of the dressing) and shredded chicken in a large bowl. Add 4 TB of dressing and toss to coat.
- Add 2 TB pasta water to remaining dressing.
- Add remaining ingredients to orzo and chicken. Toss and refrigerate from 1 hour to overnight.
- Toss with remaining dressing before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 419.7, Fat 24.6, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 74.1, Sodium 414.1, Carbohydrate 23.9, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 2.5, Protein 26.2
CHICKEN FETA AND ORZO SALAD
Very refreshing for a picnic or just dinner at home! Very quick to throw together and can feed a lot of people! I could eat this everyday easily!!!
Provided by Ashley S.
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook chicken, I season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Let cool and dice into bite size chunks.
- While chicken is cooking bring water to a boil and cook orzo. When time is up drain and rinse with cool water to cool it down. Let drain again, you don't want it to have too much water on it when you add it to the salad.
- In a bowl add chopped tomatoes, diced onion, feta, garlic, vinegar, oil, parsley, salt and pepper, orzo, and chicken. Mix to combine.
- Taste for seasoning.
- When I make this I generally don't measure my ingredients, so it may need more vinegar and oil, I like mine tart and you don't want it dry and the pasta will soak up a lot of this! After you taste for seasoning refrigerate for at least an hour to let all the flavors come together.
- Serve!
Tips:
- Prep Ingredients Ahead: To save time, measure and chop all ingredients before starting the cooking process.
- Use High-Quality Ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients make all the difference. Choose ripe cherry tomatoes, crisp celery, and tender orzo pasta.
- Don't Overcook the Orzo: Al dente orzo is the goal. Cook it according to the package instructions and rinse it immediately under cold water to stop the cooking process.
- Marinate the Chicken: For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs before cooking.
- Let the Salad Chill: This dish is best served chilled. Allow it to cool in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Conclusion:
This chicken feta and orzo salad is a delicious and refreshing summer dish. It's packed with flavor and texture, thanks to the combination of tender chicken, creamy feta cheese, al dente orzo, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp celery, and fresh herbs. The lemon-herb dressing adds a bright and tangy touch that brings all the flavors together. Whether you're serving it as a main course or a side dish, this salad is sure to be a hit. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and get ready to create a culinary masterpiece!
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