Orzo Chicken and Fresh Basil Salad

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INGREDIENTS

INGREDIENTS

  • Pasta:
  • 2 quarts (1.89 L) water
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ¾ tsp (3 mL) dried basil leaves
  • 1 cup (250 mL) orzo pasta

  • Salad:
  • 2 cups (500 mL) cooked, shredded chicken breasts
  • 1 cup (250 mL) Ocean Spray® Craisins® Cherry Juice Infused Dried Cranberries
  • 1 cup (250 mL) sliced cherry tomatoes
  • ½ cup (125 mL) sliced red onion
  • ½ cup (125 mL) chopped fresh parsley
  • ¼ cup(60 mL) chopped fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) capers, drained

  • Dressing:
  • ⅓ cup (80 mL) Ocean Spray® Diet Cran-Cherry® Low Calorie Beverage
  • 3 tbsp (45 mL) vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) prepared pesto
  • ½ tsp (2 mL) salt
  • ¾ tsp (3 mL) freshly cracked pepper

  • Mixed nuts, garnish (optional)

DIRECTIONS

DIRECTIONS

In a 4-quart (3.75L) saucepan add water, bay leaf and dried basil leaves.Bring to a boil; add orzo.

Cook, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente (about 8 to 9 minutes); drain, remove bay leaf and set aside.

In large bowl, combine all salad ingredients.Add pasta; toss until well mixed.

Meanwhile, add dressing ingredients to a 1-cup (250 mL) glass measure; mix well.Add just enough dressing to coat all ingredients.

To serve, place salad on serving plates; garnish with mixed nuts if desired.

Refrigerate leftovers.

Makes 6 to 8 servings.

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