Orzo & Chicken Salad

Orzo & Chicken Salad

Orzo is a small pasta that is delicious in salads like this. Try to source organic chicken and stir in left over roast vegetables for a nutrient boost. This dish keeps well, and can be served warm or cold. Egg free, lactose free.

Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup orzo
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 4 ounces spinach
  • cup red onions, small dice
  • cup red bell pepper, small dice
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped
  • 1 cup shredded roasted chicken
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • tbsp red wine vinegar
  • salt and pepper

Steps/Methods:

Boil stock and pour orzo in and stir for 30 seconds. Simmer orzo until orzo is al dente. Strain orzo and set aside.

Saut onions and red peppers for 5 min in 1 tablespoon olive oil. Continue by adding garlic and shredded chicken; stir and cook for 1 minute. Turn off stove then add spinach, green onions, another 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the vinegar.

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Season with salt and pepper to taste then adjust olive oil or vinegar if necessary.

Additional Tips:

  • 3/4 cup orzo
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 4 ounces spinach
  • cup red onions, small dice
  • cup red bell pepper, small dice
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped
  • 1 cup shredded roasted chicken
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • tbsp red wine vinegar
  • salt and pepper
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Randy is the co-founder of NaturallySavvy.com and The Healthy Shopper. She has been working in the natural health industry for over 20 years. She is very passionate about healthy living by choosing natural and organic as much as possible, has a personal love of cooking and sharing healthy recipes and is a fitness enthusiast.