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A colorful Greek orzo salad with diced chicken, feta cheese, and fresh vegetables in a large white bowl.
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High Protein Greek Orzo Salad

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 oz dried orzo pasta
  • 1 lb cooked chicken breast, diced
  • 1 cup English cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives, sliced
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the orzo according to package directions until al dente.
  • Drain the orzo in a colander and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process and remove excess starch.
  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, and dried oregano to create the dressing.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled orzo, diced chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and olives.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss thoroughly to ensure even coating.
  • Gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese and chopped parsley.
  • Season with salt and black pepper to taste and serve chilled or at room temperature.