Chicken & Orzo Salad with Three Cheeses

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.

Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: Internet
Submitted By: Marlen
matchlessm@aol.com
Chicken & Orzo Salad with Three Cheeses