This recipe is from my friend, Laura. It is a delicious summer salad that she always made for her BBQs and potlucks. I miss you living here, Laura! Come back! I usually make it at least once a summer. I could eat the whole bowl if I tried... enjoy!
Summer Orzo Chicken Salad
2 cooked, cubed chicken breasts
2 cups cooked orzo pasta (about half the box uncooked)
1/2 - 1 small container of grape tomatoes, halved
1 cucumber, seeds removed, chucked
2 jars or 1 can of artichoke hearts, chopped
3 peppers (choose 3 different colors), chopped
Fresh chopped basil to taste
1 cup feta cheese
Dressing:
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 tbsp. olive oil
2 cloves minced garlic
1 tsp. ground pepper
1. Cook pasta according to box directions; cool
2. Chop all vegatables while pasta is cooking
3. Combine and mix pasta and all fresh ingredients
4. Pour dressing over mix
5. Stir in feta
6. Serve chilled!
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