Greek Chicken-Orzo Salad

Name: Greek Chicken-Orzo Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 , 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 8 ounces orzo pasta, uncooked; 1 (12 ounce) can diced tomatoes, Italian-herb; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped or 2 tablespoons dried mint; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (10 ounce) can white meat chicken, drained; 1 medium cucumber, unpeeled, diced; 1/4 cup green onion, chopped; 1/4 cup kalamata olive, pitted, canned sliced; 2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled; 1 cup fresh spinach, shredded

Submitted by Chef #1365024

"Mix it up! Instead of your typical potato and macaroni salad, add a little Greek flavor to your meal. Made with orzo, a popular type of pasta used in Greek cooking, this dish will send your senses into overdrive with its bright Mediterranean flavors. This salad is layered with so many flavorful and nourishing ingredients -- including lycopene-rich canned tomatoes -- that your friends and family will be coming back for seconds."

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Ready In:: 25mins
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 6

ingredients

8 ounces orzo pasta, uncooked
1 (12 ounce) can diced tomatoes, Italian-herb
2 tablespoons olive oil
¹⁄₄ cup fresh mint leaves, chopped or 2 tablespoons dried mint
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (10 ounce) can white meat chicken, drained
1 medium cucumber, unpeeled, diced
¹⁄₄ cup green onion, chopped
¹⁄₄ cup kalamata olive, pitted, canned sliced
2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1 cup fresh spinach, shredded

directions

Preparation Time: Approximately 15 minutes.
Cook Time: Approximately 10 minutes.
Preparation:
Cook orzo according to package directions without oil or salt, until al dente, or tender but firm. Drain and cool under running water.
Drain tomatoes, reserving liquid. In a small bowl combine reserved liquid from tomatoes, olive oil, mint and garlic; set aside. In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, with drained tomatoes, chicken, cucumber, green onions, olives and feta cheese. Toss with salad dressing mixture. Chill. Fold in spinach just before serving.
Servings: 6.
Nutritional Information Per Serving:
Calories 270; Total fat 9g; Saturated fat 3g; Cholesterol 25mg; Sodium 520mg; Carbohydrate 34g; Fiber 2g; Protein 16g; Vitamin A 10%DV*; Vitamin C 15%DV; Calcium 8%DV; Iron 10%DV.
* Daily Value.