Chicken Orzo Salad w/ Goat Cheese

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups uncooked orzo (rice-shaped pasta)

• 3 cups chopped grilled chicken breast strips (such as Tyson)

• 1 1/2 cups trimmed arugula

• 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved

• 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper

• 1/4 cup prechopped red onion

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano

• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

• 1 tablespoon extravirgin olive oil

• 1/8 teaspoon salt

• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

• 6 tablespoons (1 1/2 ounces) crumbled goat cheese

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Directions

• Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain well.

• Combine pasta, chicken, and the next 6 ingredients (through oregano) in a large bowl; toss well.

• Combine vinegar, oil, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Drizzle vinegar mixture over pasta mixture; toss well to coat. Sprinkle with cheese.

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# of Servings: 6- about 1 1/3 cup

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Nutrition per Serving:

Calories: 295