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Recipe: Chicken and Orzo Salad with Three Cheeses (make ahead)

Salads - Main Dish
CHICKEN AND ORZO SALAD WITH THREE CHEESES

1 cup orzo pasta, uncooked
1 1/2 cups cooked chicken or turkey, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup prepared italian or vinaigrette salad dressing
1 jar (6 ounces) marinated artichoke heart, drained, coarsely
chopped
1 cup mozzarella or provolone cheese, diced
1 large (about 1 cup) ripe tomato, seeded and diced
1/3 cup Kalamata olives (pitted), coarsely chopped
1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
mixed salad greens
freshly ground pepper

Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain well.

In a large bowl, combine orzo, chicken and dressing; toss. Add artichokes, mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, olives and basil; toss well. Add feta and Parmesan cheeses; toss lightly. Cover and chill at least 30 minutes or up to 6 hours before serving.

Serve on salad greens. Season with pepper, as desired. Serve as a side dish.

Makes 6 servings
Source: Quick & Tasty Recipes, August 2000
MsgID: 39249
Shared by: Betsy at Recipelink.com
Board: Collection: Salads at Recipelink.com
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