Lemony Chicken and Orzo Salad

Name: Lemony Chicken and Orzo Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 600 g Chicken fillet; 250 g orzo pasta; 100 g arugula; 200 g cherry tomatoes; 200 g cucumber; 60 ml lemon; 60 ml olive oil; 5 g Italian herbs; 5 g salt; 2 g pepper

A refreshing salad with orzo pasta, grilled chicken, and a bright lemon vinaigrette. Perfect for a light yet satisfying lunch.

Total: 55 min
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Medium

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Nutrition

per serving

kcal: 415
Protein: 38 g
Fat: 16 g
Carbs: 32 g

Ingredients

for 4 servings

Chicken fillet600 g
orzo pasta250 g
arugula100 g
cherry tomatoes200 g
cucumber200 g
lemon60 ml
olive oil60 ml
Italian herbs5 g
salt5 g
pepper2 g

Method

4 steps

Season chicken fillets with Italian herbs, salt, and pepper, then grill until cooked through and slice into strips.
Boil orzo pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain and let cool.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked orzo, sliced chicken, arugula, halved cherry tomatoes, and diced cucumber.
Whisk together lemon juice and olive oil to create the vinaigrette, pour over the salad, and toss well to combine.