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Summer Orzo Salad
1 1/4 cups uncooked orzo 2 cups chopped cooked chicken (such as a rotisserie) 1 1/2 cups fresh baby spinach, chopped 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved 1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced 1/4 cup yellow bell pepper, diced 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped 1 teaspoons fresh oregano, chopped 1 cup fresh mozzarella, cubed 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 tsp minced garlic Juice from one lemon 1/8 tsp salt 1/8 tsp fresh black pepper
Instructions: Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain well. Combine pasta, chicken, spinach, tomatoes, red and yellow bell pepper, basil, oregano, and mozzarella in a large bowl and toss well. Combine vinegar, oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Drizzle dressing over pasta mixture; toss well to coat. adapted from Cooking Light from the kitchen of http://multiplydelicious.com
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