CHICKEN SALAD WITH QUINOA AND ORZO
Chicken Salad with Quinoa and Orzo
What a wonderful combination of flavors and textures that is sure to get you craving more! This delightful dish comes to us from our friends at FoodNess Gracious. Give it a try and let us know what you think.
Ingredients
FOR THE DRESSING
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- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1/2 tablespoon sugar
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 5-6 leaves sprigs fresh thyme pulled from the stem
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- Sea Salt and black pepper to taste
FOR THE SALAD
- 2 cups orzo pasta cooked
- 1 cup quinoa cooked
- 1 1/2 cups cooked grilled chicken cubed
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives cut in half
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 1 cup spinach leaves
- 3 tablespoons chopped pistachios
- Half of an avocado diced into cubes
- Grated Parmesan to garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
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Combine all of the dressing ingredients in a small plastic container and shake vigorously to mix.
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Cook the orzo and quinoa following the manufacturers’ instructions and cool.
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Once both are cool, add them both to a large bowl.
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Add the olives, thyme, cubed chicken, spinach leaves, pistachios and avocado and dressing.
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Toss well to combine all of the flavors, taste and add more salt and pepper if needed.
