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Mediterranean Orzo Salad with Rotisserie Chicken

Serves: 12

Author: Al Fresco Kitchen,

"An easy Mediterranean orzo salad that is super delicious and looks like you spent a lot of time to make. Equally delicious as a leftover! "

Ingredients

1 package Al Fresco Rotisseries Seasoned Chicken Sausage

1 Lb Orzo

1 cup English cucumber, halved or quartered then thinly sliced

1 cup Cherry or grape tomatoes, halved

½ cup Red Onion, finely diced

½ cup roasted bell peppers, jarred, chopped into ½-inch pieces

½ cup Kalamata Olives, halved

¼ cup Feta cheese (finishing touch)

1 Tbsp chopped parsley, plus more for garnish

1 Tbsp thinly sliced basil, plus more for garnish

½ cup red wine vinaigrette dressing. Use your favorite or try this recipe (makes about 1 ½ cups): ¼ cup red wine vinegar, ¼ cup lemon juice, 4 tsp Dijon mustard, 2 tsp minced garlic, 1 tsp kosher salt, ½ tsp black pepper, ½ tsp dried oregano, 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil. Whisk together until emulsified.

Directions:

  • 1Slice and sauté Al Fresco Sausage in a few teaspoons of oil until browned.
  • 2 Cook orzo per package directions, then rinse with cold water.
  • 3Mix ingredients together with dressing. Add more dressing based on taste. Garnish with extra feta, basil, parsley, and dried oregano.