Maple Turmeric Chicken and Orzo Salad
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4
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This Maple Turmeric Chicken & Orzo Salad is a vibrant and flavorful meal that serves four. It combines tender cooked chicken with orzo pasta, fresh spinach, bell peppers, and parsley. A simple yet delicious vinaigrette, made with olive oil, maple syrup, lemon juice, and turmeric, adds a bright and slightly sweet-and-savory dressing to the salad. This recipe offers a balanced mix of protein, grains, and vegetables, making it a healthy and satisfying option.
Ingredients
- Salad Ingredients:
chicken cooked
orzo
fresh spinach, chopped into small pieces
red or yellow bell pepper, diced
parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
- Vinaigrette Ingredients:
olive oil
Maple Valley Cooperative Amber & Rich Organic Maple Syrup
lemon juice
turmeric powder
Directions
- Cook orzo in a pan of salted boiling water following the instructions on the package.
- Drain and rinse in cold water.
- While the orzo is cooking, combine the cooked chicken, spinach, pepper, and parsley in a large bowl.
- Prepare the vinaigrette by whisking together the ingredients in a separate bowl or measuring cup with a pour spout.
- Add the cooled orzo to the other combined ingredients. Pour the vinaigrette over it all and gently toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
