Spinach Orzo Chicken Salad with Goat Cheese
Enjoy a light and flavorful Spinach Orzo Chicken Salad with Goat Cheese that’s perfect for any occasion. Try this delicious recipe today!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup uncooked orzo
- 1 cooked chicken breast (diced)
- 3 cups baby spinach (chopped)
- 1/2 cup roasted red pepper (diced)
- 1/4 cup sliced green onion
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 2 ounces crumbled goat cheese
- 2 tablespoons chicken sparkling grape juice vinegar (or white/red apple vinegar)
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Cook the uncooked orzo according to package directions in boiling water. Drain and cool under cold water.
- 2. In a large serving bowl, combine the drained orzo with diced chicken breast, chopped spinach, roasted red pepper, sliced green onion, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped basil, and crumbled goat cheese. Toss gently.
- 3. For the vinaigrette, whisk together vinegar, dijon mustard, honey (or maple syrup), olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- 4. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and stir until evenly coated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg