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Mediterranean Chicken Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
6 Ts olive oil
2 Ts plus 2 tsp. tarragon vinegar
1 T chopped fresh tarragon
1/2 T fresh lemon juice
1/2 T Dijon mustard
3 cups diced cooked chicken (from one 3 pound rotisserie cooked chicken)
1/2 cup orzo pasta (about 3 ounces)
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1 6 oz. jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pitted Kalamata olives
1/3 cup dried currants
1 1/2 T drained capers
Directions:
Directions:
Combine oil, vinegar, tarragon, lemon juice, and mustard in a small bowl; whisk to blend. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
Tear chicken into bite-sized pieces and place in a bowl with 1/4 cup of the dressing.
Cook orzo in a large pot of boiling salted water till al dente. Drain. Rinse under cold water to cool and drain well. Transfer orzo to large bowl. Stir in remaining dressing and toss to coat. Add chicken mixture, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, olives, currants, and capers. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper and serve.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4 - 6
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
about 30 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Can be made ahead and stored at room temperature. A terrific main dish salad!

 

 

 

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