Sunday, June 20, 2010

LEMONY ORZO- VEGGIE SALAD WITH CHICKEN

This recipe comes from July 2010 Cooking Light.  It is so good and I ate it for lunch, for close to a week.  YUM!

INGREDIENTS
3/4C uncooked orzo
1/4 tsp grated lemon rind
3 TBSP fresh lemon juice
1 TBSP extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp minced garlic
1/4 tsp honey
fresh cracked pepper
1C shredded skinless, boneless, rotisserie chicken breast
1/2C diced English cucumber
1/2C chopped red bell pepper
1/3C thinley sliced green onions
1 TBSP chopped fresh dill
1/2C (2 oz) crumbled goat cheese

DIRECTIONS
1.  Cook orzo according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.  Drain and rinse with cold water; drain and place in a large bowl.
2.  While orzo cooks, combine lemon rind and next 6 ingredients (through black pepper), stirring well with a whisk. 
3.  Drizzle juice mixture over orzo; toss to coat.
4.  Add chicken and next 4 ingredients (through dill); toss gently to combine.  Sprinkle with cheese.

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