Mediterranean Orzo and Chicken Salad

Submitted by: Kellee

Ingredients
2 1/2 cups cooked orzo (about 1 cup uncooked)
2 cups diced cooked chicken
1 1/2 c diced English cucumber
1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes (quartered)
1/2 c red bell pepper
1/2 c red onion
1/3 c fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
1/4 c kalamata olives (optional)

Dressing:
1/4 c fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp black pepper (optional)
1/4 tsp salt
2 garlic cloves (or 2 tsp bottled minced garlic)

1/3 c feta cheese (I use more)

Directions
Combine first 8 ingredients and toss well
Combine lemon juice, oil, pepper, salt, and garlic - stir/wisk well. Pour over orzo mixture & add cheese. Serve at room temp or cover and chill.


**I don't measure - just eye ball it all. I also use more feta than the recipe calls and I double the dressing (the pasta soaks up the dressing, so it can be on the dry side)