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Pesto Chicken Avocado Orzo Salad

A delicious and healthy salad combining orzo pasta, chicken, avocado, and basil pesto, perfect for lunch or dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup orzo pasta Cook according to package instructions
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced Use ripe for the best flavor
  • 1/2 cup basil pesto Adjust to taste
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion, diced
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • for garnish Fresh basil

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the orzo according to package instructions, then drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked orzo, diced chicken, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
  3. Add the basil pesto and mix until everything is well coated.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Notes

Store leftover salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator; best consumed within 2-3 days. Consider adding the avocado right before serving to keep it fresh.