Greek Orzo Salad with Grilled Chicken and Tzatziki

This Greek Orzo Salad combines grilled chicken and creamy tzatziki for a fresh and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• 1 cup orzo pasta
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 pound chicken breast, boneless and skinless
• 1 cup cucumber, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 cup kalamata olives, sliced
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup tzatziki sauce

Instructions

1. Cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions, drain, and set aside to cool.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice. Set aside.
3. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then grill over medium heat for 6 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
4. Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into thin strips.
5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked orzo, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, kalamata olives, and fresh dill.
6. Pour the olive oil and lemon juice mixture over the salad ingredients, tossing gently to combine.
7. Divide the orzo salad among four plates, topping each with slices of grilled chicken.
8. Finally, drizzle each serving with tzatziki sauce before serving.

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