Chicken and Orzo Salad

Ingredients

• 1 cup wheat orzo
• 12 oz chicken breast
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 large cucumber
• 0.25 cup red onion
• 0.25 cup kalamata olives
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lemon lemon juice
• 0.25 cup parsley
• 0.5 cup feta cheese
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. 1Cook the whole wheat orzo according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and cool under cold water.
2. 2Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then grill over medium heat until cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
3. 3Let the chicken rest for a few minutes, then shred or chop into bite-sized pieces.
4. 4Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, finely slice the red onion, and chop the kalamata olives.
5. 5In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled orzo, chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and olives.
6. 6In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, juice of one lemon, chopped parsley, and additional salt and pepper to taste.
7. 7Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is well coated.
8. 8Crumble feta cheese over the top of the salad.
9. 9Chill in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
10. 10Taste for seasoning and adjust with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
11. 11Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with additional fresh parsley.