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Chicken Salad With Orzo and Marinated Artichoke Hearts

Here's how you make Chicken Salad With Orzo and Marinated Artichoke Hearts
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  • Servings: 5
  • Prep: 30m
  • Cook: 0m
    • The following recipe serves 5 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 7 to 8 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons tarragon vinegar or 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, or to taste
  • 3 cups cooked chicken breasts, cut into small pieces (can use dark meat also)
  • 3/4 to 1 cup dry orzo pasta
  • 6 to 7 cherry tomatoes, halved ( or to taste)
  • 1 (6 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained (cut off any tough ends)
  • 1/2 to 1 cup kalamata olives (can use regular black olives, sliced)
  • 1 to 2 tablespoon capers (optional)
  • 1/2 cup dried currants (optional)
  • Salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Boil the orzo pasta in boiling salted water until JUST firm-tender; drain and rinse with cold water.

  • Step 2: In a small bowl combine oil, vinegar, lemon juice and mustard; whisk to combine then season with salt and pepper.

  • Step 3: Place the chicken pieces in a large bowl and mix in about 1/4 cup dressing; toss to combine. Add in cooked orzo, halved cherry tomatoes, artichoke hearts, olives and capers (if using) mix to combine. Add in the remaining dressing and mix. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  • Step 4: Cover and chill for a minimum of at least 2 hours before serving.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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