The british chef and cooking star jamie oliver once called this recipe, which is based on a classic italian one for pork in milk, a slightly odd but really fantastic combination that must be tried. spoon sauce over each serving.
Recipe Summary Chicken Orzo Salad
Like no other Chicken Salad you have ever had. Orzo pasta, chicken, cantaloupe and grapes are coated with a zesty citrus dressing, and topped with crunchy cashews.Ingredients | Chicken Pasta Recipes Jamie Oliver
1 ½ cups uncooked orzo pasta
⅓ cup olive oil
¼ cup orange juice
1 ½ tablespoons vinegar
¾ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
4 cups chopped cooked chicken breast
1 cantaloupe, cut into bite-size pieces
1 cup red seedless grapes, halved
1 cup low-fat mayonnaise
¾ cup cashew halves
1 head lettuce leaves, for lining salad bowls
Directions
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Rinse with cold water, drain, and set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together oil, orange juice, vinegar, salt, and orange zest. Stir in cooked chicken until coated. Stir in cooked orzo, cantaloupe, grape halves, and mayonnaise. Cover and chill for 4 to 6 hours. Just before serving, stir in cashews. Serve in lettuce lined bowls.
