Mediterranean Chicken and Orzo Salad In Red Pepper Cups Recipe
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Mediterranean Chicken and Orzo Salad In Red Pepper Cups

By: geranium 
"This yummy recipe won my mom a blue ribbon at the Wisconsin State Fair. It is very beautiful and flavorful!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (17)

What to Drink?

Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
11 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 1 Minute

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound uncooked orzo pasta
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, cut in half
  • 1/4 cup black olives, cut in half lengthwise
  • 2 ounces crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 grilled chicken breast half, diced
  • 2 red bell peppers, cut in half lengthwise and seeded
  • 4 sprigs fresh oregano

Directions

  1. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the orzo, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink, transfer to a bowl, and let cool in the refrigerator.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, oregano, basil, onion powder, salt, and pepper. In a large bowl, stir together the cooked orzo, tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, and chicken breast meat until thoroughly combined. Pour the dressing over the orzo mixture, lightly mix to coat all ingredients with dressing, and spoon into the red pepper halves. Garnish each serving with an oregano sprig.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 462 | Total Fat: 19.9g | Cholesterol: 31mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2011 by Soup Loving Nicole Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I was very much looking forward to trying this recipe for me but to my surprise, my hubby...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2010 by Keni   view full review
Made this for the Recipe Swap, flower girl, and it was great. :) I used kalamata olives and my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 2, 2010 by Marianne Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was a very delicious recipe! I made it exactly as written. I would suggest that for the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2010 by djo   view full review
This was really, really good. I liked the dressing a lot. Didn't use red pepper cups, and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 9, 2010 by Augustmom   view full review
Very good salad, either hot or cold. I did make a few changes though; I think it would have...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 4, 2010 by ddg   view full review
This was great for a hot summer super. I used the breast meat from a store bought roasted...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2011 by Latika   view full review
Very tasty! Did not make any changes, per se, but did leave out the olives and fresh sprigs...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2010 by Ally82   view full review
Hi all, I just made this & it's in the fridge cooling. I didn't want the chicken, just...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2010 by niecy   view full review
make a lot....maybe next time cut it in half....liked the dressing....cooked the chicken in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2010 by Marj   view full review
Oh my, this was so delicious. I changed a couple of things for personal preference. I used...

 

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