Photo: Anna Pelzer
Chicken Orzo Salad
12 ingredients
1 hr
6 servings
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"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."
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
924
Calories
54g
Protein
37g
Fat
97g
Carbs
Counts 11 of 12 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Pasta | 1 cup cooked (140g) | 220 |
| Chicken | 100g cooked | 165 |
| Cashew | 1 oz (28g / ~18 nuts) | 157 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Orange | 1 medium (131g) | 62 |
| Grape | 1/2 cup (76g) | 62 |
| Cantaloupe | 1 cup diced (160g) | 53 |
| Lettuce | 1 cup shredded (36g) | 5 |
| Vinegar | 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled | 3 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Salad | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked orzo pasta
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 1/2 tablespoons vinegar
- 3/4 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
- 3/4 cup cashew halves
- 1 head lettuce leaves, for lining salad bowls
Directions
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