orzo salad

fool yourself into eating a vegetable.

  • 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta

  • 2 mini cucumbers, chopped

  • 1 cup cherry/grape tomatoes, halved

  • 2 tbs red onion or shallots, chopped

  • 2 cups loosely packed arugula, spinach, spring mix, etc.

  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (or sub 1 can chickpeas)

  • 1/2 cup shaved parmesan cheese

  • 2 tbs fresh basil

dressing:

  • 1 1/2 tbs lemon juice

  • 2 1/2 tbs olive oil

  • 1 tsp honey

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • salt and pepper to taste

Cook orzo according to package directions and allow to cool. Combine all ingredients except for arugula/spinach - add those when ready to serve. Whisk or shake together dressing ingredients.