Here is a zingy, sweet chicken pasta salad that is dressed up with mint. It is a great refreshing alternative to a traditional pasta salad. It is a great way to sneak veggies into your diet. My 3 year old son loves it! Can be prepared a day or two in advance. I like to make this simple salad and take it with me when I am traveling. It holds up well as long as it is kept chilled.
Serves 4
3 cups cooked orzo
1/4 cup cooking oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/8 cup sugar (to taste)
2 chicken breasts (cooked and chopped)
1 cup cucumber (chopped, peeled and seeded)
1 cup sweet cherry tomatoes
1 sweet onion, sliced fine
handful chopped mint
salt and pepper to taste
Mix sugar, oil, and vinegar small bowl until sugar is disolved, set aside. Combine orzo, chopped chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, mint and onion in large bowl. Leave a couple tablespoons of mint aside. Drizzle vinegar mixture on top and fold together. Add salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with left over mint on top. Chill for at least two hours.
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