Orzo and grilled chicken salad
This gourmet salad is an absolute explosion of flavours. Try it for yourself!
Ingredients
Servings: 6
2 chicken breasts
3 cups cooked orzo
1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 cup red pepper, chopped
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
1/4 cup French shallots, chopped
Juice of one lemon
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
Season the chicken with salt and paper and cook it on the barbecue or on a ridged grill pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the orzo, tomatoes, red pepper, feta cheese, basil and shallots.
Cut the chicken breasts into small cubes and add to the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, white wine vinegar and Dijon mustard. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss.