Spring Orzo Pasta Salad

Name: Spring Orzo Pasta Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup Orzo (uncooked); 1 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 bunch Radishes (thinly sliced); 8 oz Sugar Snap Peas (sliced at a diagonal); 1 Shallot (thinly sliced); 1 cup Snow Pea Shoots Micro Greens (or other micro greens of choice); 1/4 cup Fresh Dill; 1/4 cup Fresh Basil; 2 tbsp Fresh Mint; 1/3 cup Sunflower Seeds (I used salted and roasted ); 4 oz Fresh Mozzarella Pearls; Salt & Pepper (enough to season chicken); 1 lb Chicken Breast; 4 cups Chicken Broth; 1 Lemon (juice and zest); 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard; 2 cloves Garlic (minced); 2 tsp Honey; 1/4 tsp Salt (additional to taste); 1/4 tsp Black Pepper (additional to taste); 1/4 cup Olive Oil (additional as needed)

8 steps

Prep:20minCook:30min

A fresh and herbaceous orzo pasta salad loaded with spring vegetables, chicken, and a tangy vinaigrette.

Updated at: Thu, 21 Nov 2024 11:50:30 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories626.7 kcal (31%)

Total Fat38.9 g (56%)

Carbs36.4 g (14%)

Sugars10.5 g (12%)

Protein35.6 g (71%)

Sodium1547.3 mg (77%)

Fiber7.6 g (27%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1

Cook orzo according to package instructions. Drain and set aside to cool for the salad. Toss with 1 tbsp of olive oil so the orzo doesn't stick together.

Step 2

In a large bowl, add the thinly sliced radishes, sliced sugar snap peas, thinly sliced shallots, micro greens, fresh dill, fresh basil, and fresh mint. Toss to combine.

Step 3

Add the cooled cooked orzo, cooled cooked shredded chicken, sunflower seeds, and fresh mozzarella balls.

Step 4

Just before serving, pour the dressing on the salad and toss until everything is well combined.

Chicken

Step 5

Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper.

Step 6

Heat olive oil in a large high-rimmed saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 5 minutes or until the chicken flips easily. Pour in the chicken broth, bring to a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer.

Step 7

Cook for about 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and shred using two forks. Set aside to cool for the salad.

Dressing

Step 8

Whisk together all ingredients except for the olive oil. Once the ingredients are well combined, drizzle in the olive oil while continuing to whisk until the dressing is well emulsified. Taste and adjust ingredients as desired.

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