Mediterranean Chicken and Orzo Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Pine Nuts

Name: Mediterranean Chicken and Orzo Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Pine Nuts
Yield: serves 4 to 6
Ingredients: 8 ounces (1 1/4 cups) orzo; 1 cup diced cooked chicken; 1/2 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained; 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil; 1/3 cup chopped pitted kalamata olives; 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1 garlic clove, finely chopped; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 4 cups (about 3 ounces) crisp greens, like romaine or Boston lettuce, for serving

December 9, 2011

Orzo, a type of pasta shaped like flat grains of rice, is perfect for use in salads because it holds its shape and texture so beautifully. For this heart-healthy meal in a bowl, Jamie was inspired to use Italian flavors like fresh basil, sun-dried tomatoes, and olives, plus Brooke’s all-time favorite salad ingredient, pine nuts.

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