Chicken Orzo Salad

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.

• Preparation Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 657 Calories

Ingredients

• ¾ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup orange juice
• ⅓ cup olive oil
• 1 ½ cups uncooked orzo pasta
• 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
• 1 ½ tablespoons vinegar
• 1 cup low-fat mayonnaise
• 4 cups chopped cooked chicken breast
• 1 cantaloupe, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 cup red seedless grapes, halved
• ¾ cup cashew halves
• 1 head lettuce leaves, for lining salad bowls

Recipe Instructions

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.