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.
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.
Servings 6 servings
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
