Chicken and Orzo Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

by the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.


Chicken and Orzo Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette Photo
Chicken and Orzo Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
Yield: Makes 8 main-dish servings
This a colorful salad flowing with fresh flavors and delightful textures!
Ingredients:
Citrus Vinaigrette (recipe)

Nonstick cooking spray

1
pound boneless skinless chicken breasts

2-1/2
cups sliced quartered zucchini

2
cups sliced red bell peppers

1
can (4 ounces) mandarin orange slices

8
ounces orzo, cooked and cooled to room temperature

1/2
cup dark raisins

Salt and black pepper



 
Preparation:
1.
Prepare Citrus Vinaigrette. Spray large skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Add chicken; cook 12 to 15 minutes or until browned on both sides and no longer pink in center. Cut chicken into strips or cubes.

2.
Combine chicken, zucchini, bell pepper, mandarin oranges and orzo in large bowl; drizzle with Citrus Vinaigrette and toss. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight. Stir in raisins just before serving. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.



Nutritional Information:
Serving Size:
Sodium 178 mg
Protein 24 g
Fiber 3 g
Carbohydrate 55 g
Cholesterol 46 mg
Saturated Fat 1 g
Total Fat 8 g
Calories from Fat 18 %
Calories 379
Dietary Exchange:
Meat 2
Vegetable 2
Fruit 1
Starch 2
Fat 1/2


This recipe appears in: European


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