Name: Orzo Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: orzo pasta: 1 cup; green beans: 2 cups; chicken: 2; olive oil: 1 tablespoon; black pepper: 1/2 teaspoon ground; paprika: 1/2 teaspoon; garlic powder: 1/2 teaspoon; shallots: 1 tablespoon; Dijon mustard: 1 tablespoon; maple syrup: 1 tablespoon; lemon juice: 3 tablespoons; extra virgin olive oil: 3 tablespoons; dill: 1/3 cup fresh; red pepper: 1/3 cup

Ingredients

Adjust Servings:

	1 cup orzo pasta dry

	2 cups green beans trimmed and cut in 1-inch pieces

	2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
	1 tablespoon olive oil
	1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
	1/2 teaspoon paprika
	1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

	1 tablespoon shallots minced
	1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
	1 tablespoon maple syrup
	3 tablespoons lemon juice
	3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

	1/3 cup fresh dill chopped
	1/3 cup red pepper diced

Nutrient Analysis
PER SERVING: 1/4 of recipe RENAL EXCHANGE: 3 Protein + 2 Starch + 1 Vegetable
Calories	441Kcal
Protein	31g
Carbohydrates	43g
Fibre	3.5g
Total Fat	16g
Saturated Fat	2g
Cholesterol	59mg
Sodium	92mg
Potassium	461mg
Phosphorus	282mg

This salad is just as tasty as a Vegetarian dish and makes a great side dish for your barbecued meats or fish.

Tip: Try adding a different protein to the salad, such as sliced steak, pork or hard boiled egg.

Orzo Salad:
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Ingredients

1 cup orzo pasta dry
2 cups green beans trimmed and cut in 1-inch pieces
2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon shallots minced
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon maple syrup
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup fresh dill chopped
1/3 cup red pepper diced

Preparation

1 Done	In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add orzo and cook according to instructions on package (approximately 8 minutes). Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside in a salad bowl.
2 Done	Cook beans in boiling water for 3-5 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. The beans should still be crisp.
3 Done	Heat the barbecue or grill pan on the stove on medium heat.
4 Done	Rub chicken breasts with olive oil and sprinkle with spices. Grill the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165° F (approximately 7-10 minutes per side). Cut chicken in slices.
5 Done	To make the vinaigrette, whisk together the shallots, mustard, syrup, lemon juice and olive oil.
6 Done	To assemble the salad, pour vinaigrette over the cooked orzo. Add the green beans, dill, and red pepper. Mix together. Fan sliced chicken on top of the salad and serve.