Grilled Chicken Caprese Orzo Salad

By srumbel

Juicy grilled chicken, tons of fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil make this caprese orzo salad SO flavorful and the easiest summer salad ever!
from wholeandheavenlyoven.com

Ingredients

• Dressing:
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 lb cooked orzo pasta
• 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
• 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls
• 1/4 cup fresh minced basil
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon agave syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Details

Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 25mins

Preparation

Step 1

Rub chicken with olive oil and season both sides with salt and pepper. Grill chicken over medium-high heat 10-15 minutes, turning once until chicken registers 165F. Allow chicken to cool then cut into cubes.
In a large bowl, combine orzo, chicken, tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. In a separate small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients until smooth and then pour over orzo. Stir until coated and season pasta with salt and pepper to taste. Chill until ready to serve. Enjoy!

Serves: 8 servings