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Chicken & Orzo Salad with Three Cheeses Recipe | |
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Ingredients:
1 cup orzo pasta, uncooked 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped cooked chicken or turkey 1/3 cup prepared Italian or vinaigrette salad dressing 1 jar (6 oz) marinated artichoke hearts, drained, coarsely chopped 1 cup diced Mozzarella or Provolone cheese 1 large (I cup) ripe tomato, seeded, diced 1/3 cup pitted, coarsely chopped Kalamata olives 1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips 1/2 cup (2 oz) crumbled Feta cheese 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Mixed salad greens Freshly ground pepper
Directions:
Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain well. In 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. Nutritional Information Per Serving
Calories: 410; Protein: 24g ; Fat: 23 g
Carbohydrate: 28 g; Calcium: 310 mg; Riboflavin (B2): .35 mg
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