Asian Chicken and Orzo Salad

More salads, more sundresses, more beach vacations, less trips to the gym....well maybe. BUT eating salads is a great way to get all kinds of great nutrition in one bowl! AND they are satisfying and deeeeeeee-licious! So if you didn't check out yesterday's post "The birds are singing!!" just another mention, that we at B-FIT4U are going salad CRAZY, in our bid for SPRING to come a little sooner, (and to look extra fabulous in our new spring wardrobes, of course!). So sticking with that theme, here is one of our favs ASIAN CHICKEN and ORZO SALAD! Happy Weekend!~FoodieGIRL


Asian Chicken and Orzo Salad

Ingredients

• 1 (9-ounce) package frozen sugar snap peas
• 1 (16-ounce) package orzo, cooked and drained (whole wheat, if available)
• 1 cup water chestnuts, drained and chopped
• 3 cups diced cooked chicken
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons hoisin sauce
• 1 (2-ounce) package slivered almonds, toasted (1/2 cup)

Directions

Cook sugar snap peas according to package directions; drain well.
In a large bowl, combine sugar snap peas, orzo, water chestnuts, chicken, green onion, and red bell pepper. In a small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, soy sauce, and hoisin sauce. Pour over orzo mixture, tossing gently to coat. Stir in toasted almonds. Cover and chill until ready to serve.