Lunch
Orzo with Chicken and Fresh Herbs
Description
This Italian pasta salad makes a terrific lunch or supper for four...on the table in 25 minutes!
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup uncooked orzo or rosamarina pasta (about 3.5 oz)
- 1 pint (2 cups) cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in half
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, oregano, marjoram or thyme leaves (or a combination)
- 2 cups cut-up cooked chicken
- 1 cup small fresh mozzarella cheese balls (about 6 oz)
- 4 large leaves butter lettuce
Directions:
- Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain.
- In large bowl, mix tomatoes, garlic, oil, vinegar, salt, pepper and herbs. Add chicken, cheese and cooked pasta; toss until evenly coated. To serve, spoon 1 1/4 cups salad onto each lettuce leaf.
