Chicken Orzo Salad Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Pasta Salad Recipes. (Chicken Orzo Salad Recipe). Like no other Chicken Salad you have ever had. Orzo pasta, chicken, cantaloupe and grapes are coated with a zesty citrus dressing, and topped with crunchy cashews.

Brief

Prep 1hr

Additional: 4hrs

Total: 5hrs

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Chicken Orzo Salad Recipe

Ingredients

1 ½ cups uncooked orzo pasta

⅓ cup olive oil

¼ cup orange juice

1 ½ tablespoons vinegar

¾ teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon grated orange zest

4 cups chopped cooked chicken breast

1 cantaloupe

cut into bite-size pieces

1 cup red seedless grapes

halved

1 cup low-fat mayonnaise

¾ cup cashew halves

1 head lettuce leaves

for lining salad bowls

Thai-Inspired Pasta Salad

Salad

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Rinse with cold water drain and set aside.

Step 2

In a large bowl whisk together oil orange juice vinegar salt and orange zest. Stir in cooked chicken until coated. Stir in cooked orzo cantaloupe grape halves and mayonnaise. Cover and chill for 4 to 6 hours. Just before serving stir in cashews. Serve in lettuce lined bowls.

Nutritional Information

Chicken Orzo Salad Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 656.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 37.8g 76%

Carbohydrates: 65.6g 21%

Dietary Fiber: 4.4g 17%

Sugars: 18.8g

Fat: 28.2g 43%

Saturated Fat: 5.5g 28%

Cholesterol: 70mg 23%

Vitamin A Iu: 8164.4IU 163%

Niacin Equivalents: 17.4mg 134%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 31%

Vitamin C: 66.7mg 111%

Folate: 184.9mcg 46%

Calcium: 63.8mg 6%

Iron: 4.5mg 25%

Magnesium: 120.3mg 43%

Potassium: 867.2mg 24%

Sodium: 496.5mg 20%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 18%

Calories From Fat: 253.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.