Curried Orzo & Chicken Salad

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A vibrant, creamy pasta salad with warm curry spices and fresh vegetables
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This Curried Orzo & Chicken Salad is a bright and savory dish that balances the warmth of curry powder with the freshness of crisp cucumbers and green peppers. The orzo pasta, toasted in butter before cooking, adds a delightful nutty texture to the mix. Marinated artichoke hearts provide a tangy contrast, while a simple mayonnaise-based dressing ties all the flavors together. It’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, a potluck contribution, or even packed in a lunchbox for a satisfying midday meal. The flavors meld beautifully as it chills, making it just as good cold as it is served at room temperature.

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Curried Orzo & Chicken Salad

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1 Calories: 61.9

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This Curried Orzo & Chicken Salad is a bright and savory dish that balances the warmth of curry powder with the freshness of crisp cucumbers and green peppers. The orzo pasta, toasted in butter before cooking, adds a delightful nutty texture to the mix. Marinated artichoke hearts provide a tangy contrast, while a simple mayonnaise-based dressing ties all the flavors together. It&# 226;ÂÂs perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, a potluck contribution, or even packed in a lunchbox for a satisfying midday meal. The flavors meld beautifully as it chills, making it just as good cold as it is served at room temperature.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Cook the boneless skinless chicken breasts until done, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat and add the raw orzo, stirring to toast lightly for one minute.
  3. Stir in the curry powder, coating the pasta, then pour in the chicken broth.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  5. Drain any excess liquid if necessary and spread the orzo on a tray to chill completely.
  6. Peel, seed, and dice the cucumber, then dice the green pepper and slice the scallions.
  7. In a large bowl, combine the chilled orzo, chopped chicken, cucumber, green pepper, scallions, raw peas, and undrained marinated artichoke hearts.
  8. In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise with the liquid from the artichoke jar to create the dressing.
  9. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
  10. Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 61.9kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.4g3%
Saturated Fat 0.4g2%
Cholesterol 31.9mg11%
Sodium 27.8mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 11.6g24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: curry, orzo, chicken, pasta salad, artichoke, cucumber, peas, green pepper, scallions, mayonnaise, lunch, dinner, potluck, leftovers, easy, quick, spicy, creamy, vegetables, protein
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