Chicken & Wild Rice Orzo Salad

I had this at the Brio Tuscan Grill and fell in love. It's a light, lovely side dish that pairs well with grilled chicken or fish. 

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Ingredients

  • 2 oz Tri Color Artisan Lettuce
  • 3 oz Orzo, cooked,  cooled
  • 2 oz Wild Rice, cooked, cooled
  • ¼ C Bell Peppers, red & yellow, diced
  • 2 TBSP Almonds, toasted, divided
  • 2 TBSP Cranberries, dried, divided
  • 4 oz Rotisserie Chicken, pulled, deboned 
  • 2 TBSP Cilantro, chopped
  • 2 TBSP Green Onions, chopped, divided
  • ½ Red Delicious Apple, sliced
  • 3 oz Lemon Vinaigrette 
  • Salt & Pepper to taste

Method

In a mixing bowl, place greens, orzo, wild rice, bell peppers, 1 TBSP almonds, 1 TBSP dried cranberries, chicken, cilantro, 1 TBSP green onion, apple slices and dressing. Toss gently to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Divide onto serving plates. Garnish with remaining almonds, cranberries and green onions.

 

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