Speedy Chicken, Feta, and Orzo Salad
Description
Whip up this speedy orzo salad with chicken, cherry tomatoes, basil, and feta cheese for a simple weeknight dinner or workday lunch.
Ingredients
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1 1/4 cups uncooked orzo pasta
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3 cups chopped grilled chicken breasts
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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1/4 cup chopped red onion
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
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1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
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1/4 cup red wine vinegar, or more to taste
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, or more to taste
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1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/8 teaspoon cracked black pepper
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1 (2 ounce) can sliced black olives, or to taste
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2 ounces crumbled feta cheese
Directions
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
2
Combine orzo, chicken, tomatoes, red onion, basil, and oregano in a large bowl.
3
Whisk vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl. Drizzle over the pasta mixture. Toss to coat. Sprinkle with olives and feta cheese.