Grilled Chicken and Vegetable Orzo Salad

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces uncooked whole-wheat orzo (about 1 cup)
  • 3 (8-oz.) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper, divided
  • 2 ears fresh corn, shucked
  • 1 large zucchini, cut lengthwise into quarters
  • 1 /2 cup olive oil
  • 1 /4 cup fresh lime juice (from 2 limes)
  • 1 tablespoon minced shallot
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 /2 teaspoon honey
  • 2 cups baby arugula
  • 3 ounces goat cheese, crumbled (about 3/4 cup)
  • Nutritional Information
  • Calories 473
  • Fat 25g
  • Satfat 5g
  • Unsatfat 18g
  • Protein 34g
  • Carbohydrate 28g
  • Fiber 6g
  • Sugars 4g
  • Added sugars 0g
  • Sodium 549mg
  • Calcium 7% DV
  • Potassium 14% DV
  • How to Make It
  • Step 1
  • Cook orzo according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Step 2
  • Step 3
  • Place corn and zucchini on oiled grates, and grill, uncovered, until crisp-tender, about 8 minutes, turning frequently to create grill marks on all sides. Cut kernels off corn, and coarsely chop zucchini.
  • Step 4

Preparation

Step 1

Step 1

Cook orzo according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain and rinse with cold water.

Step 2

Preheat grill to high (450°F to 550°F). Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Place chicken on oiled grates. Grill, uncovered, until chicken is done, about 16 minutes, turning after 8 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes; cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices.

Step 3

Place corn and zucchini on oiled grates, and grill, uncovered, until crisp-tender, about 8 minutes, turning frequently to create grill marks on all sides. Cut kernels off corn, and coarsely chop zucchini.

Step 4

Whisk together oil, lime juice, shallot, mustard, honey, remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt, and remaining 3/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Add cooked orzo, corn kernels, chopped zucchini, and arugula; toss well to coat. Divide orzo mixture evenly among 6 plates. Arrange chicken slices over orzo mixture, and top with goat cheese.