This is one of those recipes that has been passed around between my mother and my mother-in-law and enjoyed by all. I think it is one of those perfect spring or summer salads. Chicken Orzo Salad is easy to make and delicious! I’ve even made it without the grapes as we didn’t have any in the house and instead I added a bit of leftover corn! Not only was it colorful but it was still delicious!
I hope you enjoy it as much as we do! You can mix up this salad in the morning and put it in the refrigerator to chill.
Chicken Orzo Salad
Ingredients:
Dressing:
3 Tbsp oil
4 tsp orange juice
2 tsp salt (I only used 1 tsp)
¾ cup mayonnaise
4 tsp red wine vinegar
Salad:
12 oz orzo pasta
1 cup cashews
1 cup celery, chopped
3 small cans mandarin oranges
1 cup grapes, sliced in half
4 cups of cooked chicken, diced
Directions:
Combine the oil, orange juice, salt, mayonnaise and vinegar in a small bowl. Mix well and set aside.
Toss the orzo with the dressing. Add the remaining ingredients, refrigerate the Orzo Salad until chilled. Serve on lettuce.
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