14/02/2022

Smoked Chicken, Broccolini and Orzo Salad

A very moreish bowl of pasta, chicken and greens.

Serves:

6 Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

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Ingredients

1 cup orzo or risone pasta (250g)
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 bunch coriander
extra virgin olive oil, as needed
2 spring onions, chopped
1 bunch broccolini, chopped
1 smoked chicken breast, sliced (350g)
60g baby rocket leaves
1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds
DRESSING
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons currants, optional

Method

Boil orzo in a pot of salted boiling water for 10 minutes until al dente and drain. Reserve some coriander leaves for garnish and finely chop the rest, stems included. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pot and sauté spring onions, broccolini and chopped coriander until just tender. Toss in orzo, dressing and half the almonds. Serve on a platter, topped with sliced smoked chicken, remaining almonds and coriander leaves.
DRESSING Shake all ingredients together in a jar. Use as required.

Tips

Chopped BBQ or chargrilled chicken may be substituted for the smoked chicken.
BROCCOLINI AND FETA ORZO SALAD Omit smoked chicken and add 200g crumbled feta, mixing half through the salad and the rest on top.

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