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Chicken Orzo Salad

By: BARBARA BREITSAMETER  
"Like no other Chicken Salad you have ever had. Orzo pasta, chicken, cantaloupe and grapes are coated with a zesty citrus dressing, and topped with crunchy cashews."

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Prep Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
5 Hrs

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked orzo pasta
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons vinegar
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
  • 4 cups chopped cooked chicken breast
  • 1 cantaloupe, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 cup red seedless grapes, halved
  • 1 cup low-fat mayonnaise
  • 3/4 cup cashew halves
  • 1 head lettuce leaves, for lining salad bowls

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Rinse with cold water, drain, and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together oil, orange juice, vinegar, salt, and orange zest. Stir in cooked chicken until coated. Stir in cooked orzo, cantaloupe, grape halves, and mayonnaise. Cover and chill for 4 to 6 hours. Just before serving, stir in cashews. Serve in lettuce lined bowls.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 787 | Total Fat: 42.5g | Cholesterol: 84mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2003 by LISA 
This is a fabulous, easy and refreshing recipe. It is perfect for a summer meal! I did... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2004 by MELISSA ANNE S 
As is, this recipe is barely servable. The citrus dressing is completely overpowered by all... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2007 by CONNIE-O 
This salad isn't bad but it needs something--don't know what. I did cut way back on the mayo... MORE

 
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