Ingredients:
Orzo Salad:
1 lb. of orzo
6.5 oz. jar of marinated artichoke hearts
3 bunches of fresh scallions – chopped
4 cloves of garlic – chopped
Healthy handful of fresh Italian parsley – chopped
3 vine ripe tomatoes – sliced
Handful of fresh basil – ripped
¼ lb. of bacon - sliced
Olive oil
1 pat of butter
2 stalks of celery – sliced
Dashes of red pepper flakes
Dashes of salt
Romano cheese for serving
Prepare orzo as directed drain and place in a serving bowl drizzled with olive oil.
Heat a large frying pan and place the bacon in the pan. The pan should sizzle.
When the bacon is slightly crispy add chopped scallions, celery, parsley and sauté until slightly tender.
Add the sliced tomato and garlic and toss. Sauté another minute or two, add the seasoning and toss into the orzo.
Add the artichoke hearts with the marinade into the orzo and toss.
Drizzle with olive oil and serve with grated Romano cheese.
Grilled Chicken Strips:
Ingredients:
3 lbs. of boneless chicken breast – sliced thin
Marinade:
1 tbs. - ground curry
2 tbs. - brown sugar
1 tbs. - ground cumin
½ tsp. - salt
½ tsp. - black pepper
½ tsp. – chili powder
2 tbs. – vinegar
1 tbs. lime juice
Drizzle of olive oil
Place the chicken in a bowl and add all of the above ingredients. Toss and keep covered in the refrigerator for at least one hour or overnight.
Heat a griddle place the chicken on the heated griddle and grill until golden on each side and cooked through.
Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce:
3 tbs. - mustard
2 tbs. – honey
1 tbs. – lime juice
1 tsp. - balsamic vinegar
Combine all of the above ingredients in a small bowl and stir. Use for dipping the chicken strips into.
This is a nice meal for any night of the week.
Enjoy with Love,
Catherine
xo
Chiara Giglio says
A perfect meal, I love orzo...Have a great day dear Catherine, blessings...
Sandee says
I want those chicken strips. They look awesome.
Have a terrific day. 🙂
Rose says
Orzo, artichokes, garlic, and bacon with chicken...what's not to love?
Girl in purple dress says
I really love orzo, I love the texture and how visually appealing it is in a salad.
Kim Garceau says
Really love you little video dear Catherine! Love love this kind of salad!
Guru Uru says
A beautiful meal my friend, who can resist the deliciousness of orzo 😀
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Curts Delectables says
Very uunique never had this unless in soup ... what a creative idea!
Loretta says
Catherine this is such a beautiful dish...and it looks delicious! Wow!
Have a great evening dear Catherine!
David says
Catherine, I'm not usually into pasta salads but this one looks interesting...something I'd try. I love the marinade and the dipping sauce for the chicken. Lots going on there! Thanks and Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
allotments4you says
Those chicken strips sound great...i know my kids would love these!!
I didn't know what 'orzo' was so looked it up on google, I had no idea you could get rice shaped pasta!!
Emma @ Food, Fork and Good says
Oooh those chicken strips! Those chicken strips!! I have to say how yummy they look, chicken is my biggest weakness - can't help myself!
Don E. Chute says
Catherine, your family and friends are lucky to have you cooking for them!
OMG Manja-Manja!
Blessings and PLU from SSF
Ξανθή says
This is a wonderful meal! Will fix soon!!
Greetings my friend!!
All That I'm Eating says
I love orzo but have only really used it in salads, I love this idea!
Katerina says
Although we eat orzo, I have never tried to make a salad with it. This one looks very tasty Catherine!
Monet says
Oh I love a good grilled chicken pasta. Thank you for sharing, my friend, and for making my day a bit more happy and delicious. I hope you are having a wonderful week!
Lois Christensen says
Great meal! Love your video!
Reeni Pisano says
What a tasty comfort meal Catherine! Orzo is my favorite! Hope you're having a good week! xoxo
Dining Alone says
I love orzo, and anything with bacon 🙂 This looks delicious.
Anonymous says
Great recipes Catherine, thanks
regards
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Federica says
Your videos are lovely, you inspire so much sympathy 🙂
What a tasty comfort dish, I love orzo. Bye, have a great day
magie says
The chickens strips sound really good with the mix of spices and honey mustard sauce is my favourite (though have never made it myself..but it seems quite easy, so I will give it a go).
Thanks for sharing 🙂
Magie x
Salsa Verde says
DIVINE!!
Cheers,
Lia.
Elisabeth says
Love the grilled chicken strips, and the combination with the orzo pasta!
I really do want to make this delicious dish soon...thanks for sharing, Catherine!
xo