
By Carol Bee Cooks
Spring Orzo Pasta Salad
8 steps
Prep:20minCook:30min
A fresh and herbaceous orzo pasta salad loaded with spring vegetables, chicken, and a tangy vinaigrette.
Updated at: Sun, 23 Feb 2025 13:36:50 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
42
Low
Glycemic Load
15
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories627.4 kcal (31%)
Total Fat38.9 g (56%)
Carbs36.4 g (14%)
Sugars10.5 g (12%)
Protein35.6 g (71%)
Sodium1518.2 mg (76%)
Fiber7.6 g (27%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings

1 cupOrzo
uncooked

1 Tbspolive oil

1 bunchradishes
thinly sliced

8 ozSugar Snap Peas
sliced at a diagonal

1shallot
thinly sliced

1 cupSnow Pea Shoots
Micro Greens, or other micro greens of choice

¼ cupfresh dill

¼ cupfresh basil

2 Tbspfresh mint

⅓ cupSunflower Seeds
I used salted and roasted

4 ozFresh Mozzarella Pearls

Kosher Salt

Black Pepper
enough to season chicken

1 lbchicken breast

4 cupschicken broth

1lemon
juice and zest

1 Tbspdijon mustard

2cloves garlic
minced

2 tsphoney

¼ tspKosher Salt
additional to taste

¼ tspBlack Pepper
additional to taste

¼ cupOlive Oil
additional as needed
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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