CHICKEN AND GRAPE ORZO SALAD – Chicken, grapes and green bell peppers combined in a sweet and tangy pasta salad.
Chicken and Grape Orzo Salad is a family favorite. I’ve had this recipe in my collection for over 20 years, and my kids still request it often.
We always serve the chicken salad over croissants as a main dish, but you could serve it by itself as a side dish. My husband likes to sprinkle red pepper flakes on top to spice it up a bit.
I make this recipe when I know I’m going to have a busy afternoon and evening. I’ll make it earlier in the day and just pull it out when we’re ready to eat.
It’s also a great recipe if I’m going to be taking a meal to a friend. I can make it in the morning and drop it off. Then it can be pulled out and served when it’s convenient.
The original recipe calls for Mayonnaise. We’re a Miracle Whip family, so we always use Miracle Whip. Either one will work, there’s really no need to buy something you probably won’t use up later.
Here’s what you need to make Chicken and Grape Orzo Salad…
- Orzo pasta
- Cooked chicken
- Seedless grapes
- Celery
- Green bell pepper
- Mayonnaise or Miracle Whip
- Salt
- Ground mustard
- Croissants
Chicken and Grape Orzo Salad
CHICKEN AND GRAPE ORZO SALAD - Chicken, grapes and green bell peppers combined in a sweet and tangy pasta salad.
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 1/2 cups seedless grapes, halved
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
- 3/4 cup Mayonnaise or Miracle Whip
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon ground mustard
- Croissants
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to directions.
- Whisk together the mayo, salt and gound mustard.
- Add in all other ingredients and stir to combine.
- Chill at least 1 hour.
- Serve on croissants.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 345Total Fat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgCarbohydrates: 27gFiber: 1gSugar: 6gProtein: 12g
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is only an estimate.
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