Lemony Orzo and Chicken Salad

Ingredients

• As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2
• LEMONY ORZO AND CHICKEN SALAD
• 1 cup dried orzo or other small pasta
• 1 1/2 cups cooked chopped chicken
• 1 medium cucumber, seeded and chopped
• 2 small tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1 tablespoon minced red onion
• Lemon-Honey Dressing
• Salt and pepper to taste
• LEMON-HONEY DRESSING
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

• Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain again. In a large bowl, combine orzo, chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, mint, parsley, and onion. In a small bowl, combine Lemon-Honey Dressing ingredients. Whisk until well blended. Pour dressing over salad. Toss to combine; season with salt and pepper. Makes 4 servings.

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