Greek Orzo Chicken Salad is a stunning Greek salad that has an abundance of tastes and textures. The soft chicken and Kalamata olives makes this a filling meal suitable for diabetics. Serve as a main dish. The macaroni adds the body while the salad and onions give flavour, crunch and delicate feta. Add the fruity olives and the salad dish is perfect.
Greek Orzo Chicken Salad
A lovely Greek salad that has an abundance of taste and textures. The soft chicken and Kalamata olives makes this a filling meal suitable for diabetics.
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Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 563kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb orzo macaroni
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic crushed
- 1 tsp Salt (optional)
- 1 tbsp dill chop
- 1/2 medium Spanish onion finely chopped
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives chopped
- 2 cups chicken cook/chop
- 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 1 head Boston lettuce wash/drain
- ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Put orzo into 1 gallon of boiling water and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente or barely tender. Drain well and place in a large bowl.1 lb orzo macaroni
- Mix oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, and dill. Pour over warm orzo. Mix well, then cool.1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 clove garlic, 1 tsp Salt, 1 tbsp dill, ground black pepper
- Carefully mix in the onion, olives, chicken, and feta cheese not breaking them up.1/2 medium Spanish onion, 1/2 cup kalamata olives, 2 cups chicken, 1 cup feta cheese
- Separate 6 whole unblemished leaves from the lettuce. Place on 6 individual salad plates. Mound salad on each leaf, dividing total recipe equally.1 head Boston lettuce
Nutrition
Calories: 563kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 1mg | Fiber: 4g