Orzo Salad

Lindsey first made this recipe, it is from the Food Nanny. It's so delicious I can't get enough of it! You can also make it without chicken or even a rotisserie chicken. It also saves really well as a leftover because the arugula doesn't get soggy.

ORZO SALAD

 Cook Time 15 minutes

 Total Time 15 minutes

 Servings 2

 Author The Food Nanny

Ingredients

• Dressing:
• 3 Tablespoons olive oil
• 3 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• Fresh ground black pepper
• Pasta: 3/4 cup Orzo Pasta cooked
• Sauteed Chicken:
• 1 boneless/skinless Chicken breast chopped
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons unsalted butter
• Other ingredients:
• 3 Tablespoons shallot or red onion chopped
• 3 Tablespoons fresh dill chopped
• 3 Tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
• 6 grape tomatoes cut in half lengthwise
• 1/4 cup Feta cheese crumbled
• 1/2 cup pine nuts or toasted almonds optional
• 1 1/2 cups baby Arugula

Instructions

1. In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, salt and fresh ground black pepper. Set aside
2. Cook the Orzo according to package directions. Drain. Keep warm. Set aside
3. Wipe off the chicken with a wet paper towel. Chop. Salute the chopped chicken in the olive oil and butter until cooked through about 4 min. Keep warm. Set aside.
4. In a medium size bowl add: cooked orzo, onion,dill, parsley, tomatoes, cheese, and nuts if using. Mix in the warm chicken and arugula.. Toss with the dressing and serve immediately.
5. Serve with warm Nann bread or french Baguette.