Description
A vibrant summer salad packed with flavors of grilled chicken, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and a creamy dressing, perfect for a quick meal or BBQ.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup uncooked orzo
- 2 grilled chicken breasts, sliced
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ⅓ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for grilling chicken)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 garlic clove, finely minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by boiling salted water in a large pot. Add the orzo and cook according to package instructions (about 8–10 minutes). Once done, drain and rinse with cold water, then set aside.
- While the orzo cooks, season your chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill them over medium heat for about 5–6 minutes per side or until fully cooked. Let the chicken rest for a few moments before slicing.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until fully emulsified and fragrant.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked orzo, sliced grilled chicken, diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, crumbled feta, and freshly chopped herbs.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
- For the best flavor, refrigerate the salad for 20–30 minutes before serving, or enjoy it right away if you can’t wait!
Notes
Make-ahead advice: Prepare the orzo and dressing in advance and mix everything just before serving. This salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg