Mediterranean Chicken Salad with Spinach and Orzo - alive magazine

Mediterranean Chicken Salad with Spinach and Orzo - alive magazine

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This salad packs a protein punch with loads of flavour to boot. Orzo is a type of pasta that is light and chewy—not as heavy as other types of pasta.

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Ingredients

  • 17 oz (500 g) organic chicken breasts
  • Sea salt
  • black pepper
  • 1 cup (250 mL) dried organic whole wheat or gluten-free orzo
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 Tbsp (45 mL) minced fresh basil
  • 1 small shallot, minced
  • 1 Tbsp (15 mL) minced fresh thyme
  • 3 Tbsp (45 mL) balsamic vinegar
  • 3 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, minced
  • 8 oz (225 g) bag spinach
  • 1 1/2 cups (350 mL) halved heirloom cherry tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) crumbled goat cheese

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