Recipe Chicken Orzo Salad (Salad)

Required 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

Preparing/Cooking:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
• Add pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente.
• Rinse with cold water, drain, and set aside.
• In a large bowl, whisk together oil, orange juice, vinegar, salt, and orange zest.
• Stir in cooked chicken until coated.
• Stir in cooked orzo, cantaloupe, grape halves, and mayonnaise.
• Cover and chill for 4 to 6 hours.
• Just before serving, stir in cashews.
• Serve in lettuce lined bowls.

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