Speedy Chicken, Feta, and Orzo Salad

Whip up this speedy orzo salad with chicken, cherry tomatoes, basil, and feta cheese for a simple weeknight dinner or workday lunch.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 369 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, or more to taste
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
• 2 ounces crumbled feta cheese
• 3 cups chopped grilled chicken breasts
• 0.25 cup chopped red onion
• 1.25 cups uncooked orzo pasta
• 0.25 cup red wine vinegar, or more to taste
• 0.125 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.125 teaspoon cracked black pepper
• 1 (2 ounce) can sliced black olives, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Combine orzo, chicken, tomatoes, red onion, basil, and oregano in a large bowl.

Step 3

Whisk vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl. Drizzle over the pasta mixture. Toss to coat. Sprinkle with olives and feta cheese.