Description
Experience a burst of flavor with our Spinach Orzo Chicken Salad with Goat Cheese. This delightful dish combines tender orzo pasta, juicy chicken, and fresh spinach, topped off with creamy goat cheese for an irresistible finish. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or as a vibrant side at your next gathering, this salad is not only nutritious but also visually stunning. With easy preparation in just 25 minutes, you can whip up a satisfying meal that’s bound to impress your family and friends. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or proteins for a personal touch, making it a versatile option for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup uncooked orzo
- 1 cooked chicken breast, diced
- 3 cups baby spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup roasted red pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup sliced green onion
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 2 ounces crumbled goat cheese
- 2 tablespoons chicken sparkling grape juice vinegar (or white apple vinegar/red apple vinegar)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orzo according to package instructions; rinse and drain.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked orzo with diced chicken, spinach, roasted red pepper, green onion, cherry tomatoes, basil, and goat cheese.
- For the vinaigrette, whisk together chicken sparkling grape juice vinegar (or alternative), Dijon mustard, honey (or maple syrup), olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small mixing bowl.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad mixture and toss gently until well combined.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg